War, politics, lies, betrayal, the murdering of innocents, our young men and women in uniform dying on a battle field via men of power; takeovers of nations, riots and lawlessness, sin abounding, the church asleep or complacent for the most part; the gospel diluted, and do we even notice? Through all that is going on … Continue reading For Our Nation
The Lord is a Shield Around Me
Psalm 3:1-6 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) 1 O LORD, how my foes have increased!How many rise up against me!2Many say of me,“God will not deliver him.”Selah 3But You, O LORD, are a shield around me,my glory, and the One who lifts my head.4To the LORD I cry aloud,and He answers me from His holy mountain.Selah … Continue reading The Lord is a Shield Around Me
Though You Have Not Seen Him
1 Peter 1:8-9 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “8Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice with an inexpressible and glorious joy, 9now that you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls.” By His Great Mercy … Continue reading Though You Have Not Seen Him
The KJVO Cult
1 Peter 1:3-7 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, reserved in heaven for … Continue reading The KJVO Cult
To Prussianize
James 5:10-11 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “10Brothers, as an example of patience in affliction, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. 11See how blessed we consider those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen the outcome from the Lord. The Lord is full of compassion and … Continue reading To Prussianize
If The Lord is Willing
James 4:13-17 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) 13Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business, and make a profit.” 14You do not even know what will happen tomorrow! What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little … Continue reading If The Lord is Willing
Submit Yourselves to God
James 4:7-10 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “7Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 8Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. 9Grieve, mourn, and weep. Turn your laughter to mourning, and your joy to … Continue reading Submit Yourselves to God
King James Only 2
FYI: I am not a King James Version only person. I was raised on the KJV Bible, but I had a very hard time understanding it. For I had/have reading comprehension issues, and the KJV is not in my language, not in 21st century American English. I was in my early 20s when I was … Continue reading King James Only 2
Who is Wise and Understanding?
James 3:13-18 BSB “13Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good conduct, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. 14But if you harbor bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast in it or deny the truth. 15Such wisdom does not come from … Continue reading Who is Wise and Understanding?
What Good Is It?
James 2:14-19 BSB 14What good is it, my brothers, if someone claims to have faith, but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? 15Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. 16If one of you tells him, “Go in peace; stay warm and well fed,” but does not provide for his … Continue reading What Good Is It?
Run With It 
