The following is a hard truth, yet only hard because that is the nature of so many hearts. “For the truth’s sake, which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever.” —2 John 2 Once let the truth of God obtain an entrance into the human heart and subdue the whole man unto … Continue reading
Consider the Robin
In the quietness before dawn, the Robin wakes to consider. Rested, healthy, feathers to preen, hunger to notice, thus a hunt to enjoy. Following his musings (taking stock of who he is): Publicly, loudly, shamelessly, he gives thanks to God before the hunt begins. The open window has been our seat midst the symphony. He … Continue reading
Religious. 😠
It doesn’t matter if they call you religious. So are they. The world worships satan, and thinks themselves free. They look down on anyone who loves God. While they honor false religions and lies, they detest those who are learning to love the righteousness of Christ. Don’t be known as religious man. Your religion is … Continue reading
Confused?
Many religions? Yes. Many cultures, customs, languages, and rituals? Yes. But to love the people more than Christ will never please God. He has set His rule by the blood of His Holy, Righteous and Glorious Son. He is established forever in Heaven. His people establish His Majesty here as well. What is honored by … Continue reading
Beyond Us
We all know that it is easy to sing praise to God when the good things are in our hands. Blessed is he who sings when his hands are full of trouble. For such is a kin to Christ as he bowed to sweat blood drops in the garden. Wealth has its own reward, but … Continue reading
Belonging
I can say no better than did Charles Spurgeon: Morning, October 19 Go To Evening Reading “Babes in Christ.” —1 Corinthians 3:1 Are you mourning, believer, because you are so weak in the divine life: because your faith is so little, your love so feeble? Cheer up, for you have cause for gratitude. Remember that … Continue reading
Words From There 