Moral Goodness

Scripture His divine power has given us everything needed for life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and goodness. ~2 Peter 3:3, NRSV Quote The command by Jesus in the Sermon on the mount, “Be ye perfect,” is not idealistic gas. He {by grace} is going to…

Praise Is Good

Scripture Praise the Lord, for the Lord is good; celebrate his lovely name with music. ~Psalm 135:3, NLT Quote Since we were created to praise our Creator, it fulfills our fundamental and deepest longing. ~Timothy Keller Psalm 135 gives us four good reasons to PRAISE GOD. First we praise Him because He is GOOD, He…

Prepare To Move

Scripture For we know that when this earthly tent we live in is taken down, we will have a house in heaven, an eternal body made for us by God Himself and not by human hands. ~2 Corinthians 5:1, NLT Quote You’re never too old to set a new goal or dream a new dream.…

Glorification

Scripture He did this to present her to Himself as a glorious church without a spot or wrinkle or any other blemish. Instead, she will be holy and without fault. ~Ephesians 5:27, NLT Quote I am not the man I ought to be, I am not the man I wish to be or hope to…

No Superannuates

Scripture When Joshua was an old man, the Lord said to him, “You are growing old, and much land remains to be conquered.”  ~Joshua 13:1, NLT Quote “It is not at the threshold {door} of life that God reveals its beauty, it is at the top of the stairs.” ~Lois Snelling How many aging people…

Forgiveness

Scripture If You LORD, kept a record of sins, who could stand. But with You there is forgiveness. ~Psalm 130:4, REB Quote God’s forgiveness generates a joyful fear and wonder that empowers us for service. ~Timothy Keller If David punches Jason in the face, I can’t go to David and tell him I forgive him…

The Crimson Worm

Scripture But I am a worm and not a man. I am scorned and despised by all! ~Psalm 22:6, NLT Quote Would you be whiter, much whiter than snow? There’s power in the blood; Sin stains are lost in its life giving flow; There’s wonderful power in the blood. ~Lewis E. Jones If you are…