obedience

2 Corinthians 10:4-5 Paul tells us to take every thought captive to obey Christ. This is a constant struggle for me, from the moment I wake. If, and when I try to do it, although it's a relentless battle, it does work. Please pray that I can be obedient in this

In multiple instances there is talk of obedience to the faith. MANY are those who try to dismiss this Matt 7:21 "Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. Matt 7:24...

“Anyone who listens to the Word but does not do what it says is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like.” (James 1:23-24) DISOBEDIENCE greatly increases confusion. But OBEDIENCE brings clarity — and takes...

YES, LIVE VICARIOUSLY THROUGH YOURSELF! (Ran into this sign at a car dealership today) We need to stop living our lives through books and movies for awhile — and unplug from electronica, entertainment, social media, etc. for awhile — and go on some real adventures with the Holy Spirit! It’s not...

Here's a short video I made.

Thursday, September 15, 2016, 7:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Broken and Contrite.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Revelation 16 (ESV). Then, the Lord reminded me of something which took place in my life 12 years ago, at this time of year. He reminded me of how...

Here's a short video I made about the nature of true worship. Hope it blesses you.

There's a lot of talk about spiritual warfare these days (ie – warfare against demons and the kingdom of darkness). And a lot of suggestions about how to wage spiritual war and what weapons to use. I had a dream awhile back in which I am given a rifle that had two bullets in it — and in the...

Tuesday, August 23, 2016, 10:41 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Near the Cross.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Jn. 1:1-2:17 (Quoting select vv. ESV). The Gospel Message (1:5-10) This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light, and...

Wednesday, August 17, 2016, 8:58 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Your Lord is With You.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Peter 3:8-17 (ESV). Genuine Faith (Summary chapters 1:1-3:7) Peter began his letter to the saints of God with praise to God: In his great mercy...

Sunday, August 14, 2016, 8:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Give Ear to Jesus.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Peter 1 (quoting vv. 13-25 ESV). Walking in Freedom (summary vv. 1-12) This letter was written by Peter, yet is God’s God-breathed words to us. It was...

Friday, July 29, 2016, 7:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Full Release.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Hebrews 4:1-13 (ESV). Therefore, while the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us fear lest any of you should seem to have failed to reach it. For good...

Friday, June 10, 2016, 3:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Seek the Lord.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Galatians 2:11-21 (ESV). Acting Hypocritically (vv. 11-14) But when Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned. For before...

Saturday, June 4, 2016, 5:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Oh, To Be Like Thee.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 2 Corinthians 9 (ESV). The Grace of Giving (summary 2 Co. 8:1-9:5) Paul addressed the Corinthian church here in the matter of giving generously to fellow...

Tuesday, May 17, 2016, 5:24 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Jesus Paid It All.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Corinthians 11:17-32 (ESV). Divisions Among You (vv. 17-19) But in the following instructions I do not commend you, because when you come together it is not...

Thursday, May 12, 2016, 12:56 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Abide in Him.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Corinthians 3:1-15 (ESV). Infants in Christ (vv. 1-4) But I, brothers, could not address you as spiritual people, but as people of the flesh, as infants in...

Monday, May 9, 2016, 8:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Near the Cross.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Romans 16 (select vv. NASB). Servants of the Lord (vv. 1-5a) I commend to you our sister Phoebe, who is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea; that you...

Saturday, May 7, 2016, 4:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Softly and Tenderly.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Romans 15:14-21 (ESV). On Some Points (vv. 14-16) I myself am satisfied about you, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all...

Sunday, May 1, 2016, 4:04 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “My Sheep.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Romans 8:1-17 (ESV). Not According to the Flesh (vv. 1-8) There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life...

Friday, April 29, 2016, 5:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Fully Ready.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Romans 6 (ESV). By No Means! (vv. 1-4) What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound? By no means! How can we who died to sin still live...