Why do churches have secondhand pianos? ∙

Why do churches have secondhand pianos? ∙ Will a man rob God? Yet you are robbing Me! But you say, “How have we robbed You?” – Malachi 3:8 Malachi 1:11-14  11 But my name is honored by people of other nations from morning till night. Around the world, they offer sweet incense and pure offeringsContinue reading “Why do churches have secondhand pianos? ∙”

Crucial choices – from grit to grace ∙

Crucial choices – from grit to grace ∙ There is a path before each person that seems right, but it ends in death. – Proverbs 16:25 Matthew 7:13-14  13 You can enter God’s Kingdom only through the narrow gate. The highway to hell is broad, and its gate is wide for the many who chooseContinue reading “Crucial choices – from grit to grace ∙”

Why fear forks?

Why fear forks? He came to his own people, and they rejected him. – John 1:11 Romans 10:1-3  1 Dear brothers and sisters, the longing of my heart and my prayer to God is for the people of Israel to be saved.  2 I know what enthusiasm they have for God, but it is misdirectedContinue reading “Why fear forks?”

Seek the LORD and His strength

Seek the LORD and His strength Seek the LORD and His strength; Seek His face continually. – Psalms 105:4 1 Chronicles 16:8-12  8 Give thanks to the LORD and proclaim his greatness. Let the whole world know what he has done.  9 Sing to him; yes, sing his praises. Tell everyone about his wonderful deeds.Continue reading “Seek the LORD and His strength”

Depart from me ∙

Depart from me ∙ “So why do you keep calling me ‘Lord, Lord!’ when you don’t do what I say?” – Luke 6:46 Matthew 7:21-23  21 “Not everyone who calls out to me, ‘Lord! Lord!’ will enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Only those who actually do the will of my Father in heaven will enter.”Continue reading “Depart from me ∙”