Pure and undefiled religion ∙ Pure and undefiled religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you. – James 1:27 Isaiah 1:17-18 17 Learn to do good. Seek justice. Help the oppressed. Defend the cause of orphans. Fight forContinue reading “Pure and undefiled religion ∙”
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Do you have an undiagnosed heart condition?
Do you have an undiagnosed heart condition? ∙ The LORD does not see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart. – 1 Samuel 16:7 Ezekiel 36:26-27 26 And I will give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit in you.Continue reading “Do you have an undiagnosed heart condition?”
Where’s the beef?
Where’s the beef? ∙ Now someone may argue, “Some people have faith; others have good deeds.” But I say, “How can you show me your faith if you don’t have good deeds? I will show you my faith by my good deeds.” James 2:18 James 2:17-20 17 So you see, faith by itself isn’t enough.Continue reading “Where’s the beef?”
Do you remember your first real Christmas? ∙
Do you remember your first real Christmas? ∙ You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. – John 8:32 Isaiah 9:2 The people who walk in darkness will see a great light. For those who live in a land of deep darkness, a light will shine. Several decades ago, a youngContinue reading “Do you remember your first real Christmas? ∙”
Straight A’s don’t matter ∙
Straight A’s don’t matter ∙ I have become all things to all men, so that I may, by all means, save some. – 1 Corinthians 9:22 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 19 Even though I am a free man with no master, I have become a slave to all people to bring many to Christ. 20 WhenContinue reading “Straight A’s don’t matter ∙”