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Zephaniah 3:1-5 NIV
Woe to the city of oppressors,
rebellious and defiled!
She obeys no one,
she accepts no correction.
She does not trust in the Lord,
she does not draw near to her God.
Her officials within her
are roaring lions;
her rulers are evening wolves,
who leave...
This song is based off Psalm 42. The psalmist was downcast due to some trying and difficult times in his life. He may have been in exile. He was suffering greatly. The storms and tempests of his life were sweeping over him like a flood. He felt forgotten by God. He questioned why he must endure...
Be Encouraged!
1 Thessalonians 3:2-4 NIV
We sent Timothy, who is our brother and co-worker in God’s service in spreading the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith, so that no one would be unsettled by these trials. For you know quite well that we are destined for them...
An Original Work / May 12, 2018
Good News –
What is “good news”?
Are there not many
Different views?
Redeemed –
By Jesus blood.
My sins forgiven.
Bought back for God.
My Lord –
My Savior God
Gave His life for me.
In Him abide.
Set Free –
From sin’s control.
Holy life living.
Christ made me...
Unity of Faith
Ephesians 4:11-13 NIV
So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God...
When Hard Times Come
An Original Work / May 10, 2018
When hard times come,
And the waves crash in,
And all’s unsettled
By the circumstance,
Then, trust your Lord
And His faithfulness.
For, He gives vict’ry
Over sin’s darkness.
So, have no fear,
Then, of what may come.
For, God is sovereign...
Turn Like Children
Matthew 18:1-4 ESV
At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” And calling to him a child, he put him in the midst of them and said, “Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the...
Devoted to Prayer
Colossians 4:2-4 NASB
Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude of thanksgiving; praying at the same time for us as well, that God will open up to us a door for the word, so that we may speak forth the mystery of Christ, for which I have also been...
The Lord, The Lord
An Original Work / April 27, 2018
The Lord, The Lord,
He is my light.
He’s the Rock
Of my salvation.
In Him I trust.
The Lord, The Lord,
He is my strength.
He’s my hope
And He’s my comfort.
In Him I rest.
The Lord, The Lord,
He is my song;
My delight
I now find in...
An Original Work / April 26, 2018
When windows close,
A door will open.
Trust in your Lord.
Do not be frightened.
When dangers hail,
And windows shatter,
Don’t be afraid
Of what’s the matter.
Have peace in Christ.
Fully trust His Word.
God cares for you.
Every prayer He’s heard.
He’s in...
They are Burdensome
Isaiah 46:1-2 NASB
Bel has bowed down, Nebo stoops over;
Their images are consigned to the beasts and the cattle.
The things that you carry are burdensome,
A load for the weary beast.
They stooped over, they have bowed down together;
They could not rescue the burden,
But...
An Original Work / April 23, 2018
Based off Romans 1 NIV
God, our creator,
Has made himself plain,
Through all his creation,
He revealed His plan.
All of His virtues
Were made clear to all.
Mankind, without excuse,
Now choosing to fall.
Godless and wicked
Face God’s holy wrath.
Not lacking...
Yesterday, I received notice that the building where my husband and I had first met, and where our relationship first began 47 years ago, had gone up in flames overnight. It had begun as a church building in 1885, but that church fellowship apparently sold it to the University of Akron in 1952...
An Original Work / April 19, 2018
Do you ever have times
When God is silent?
You know that on him
You are so reliant.
If to you he speaks not,
You have none to say.
You call out to Him,
Seek His face for always.
You ask Him to show you
What’s deep in your heart.
You want to be sure
You, from...
The Lord put this hymn in my mind today to speak encouragement to my heart:
Be Still, My Soul
Katharina von Schlegel / Jean Sibelius
Be still, my soul: the Lord is on thy side.
Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain.
Leave to thy God to order and provide;
In every change, He faithful will...
For Their Salvation
Romans 10:1-4 NASB
Brethren, my heart’s desire and my prayer to God for them is for their salvation. For I testify about them that they have a zeal for God, but not in accordance with knowledge. For not knowing about God’s righteousness and seeking to establish their own...
Mind Games
An Original Work / April 16, 2018
You use and abuse,
And you tell tall tales.
You promise to change,
But to no avail.
When you’re asked to change,
Then you raise your claws.
You rage and refuse
To give truth applause.
Then, you seem to know
Of what you did wrong.
You cry and...
An Original Work / April 14, 2018
Time is ticking;
Running out.
Where is your faith?
Do you doubt?
What’s your practice?
Where’s your life?
Who’s your idol
For tonight?
Making noises,
Sing your songs.
Blow your trumpets.
Clang your gongs.
Throw your parties.
Chat with friends.
Entertainment...
Itching Ears
2 Timothy 4:1-4 ESV
I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. For...
What is the gospel message which Jesus, Paul, Peter, John and the other NT apostles preached? Is it the same gospel message which is being preached by most churches today? Here, in America?
I believe, at least here in America, that the gospel which Jesus and his NT apostles taught is not the...