Often we combat our evil thoughts most effectively if we absolutely refuse to allow them to be expressed in words. It is certain that the spirit of self-justification can be overcome only by the Spirit of grace; nevertheless, isolated thoughts of judgment can be curbed and smothered by never allowing them the right to beContinue reading “Dietrich Bonhoeffer Quote”
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Good gifts
And he said to them, “Which of you who has a friend will go to him at midnight and say to him, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves, for a friend of mine has arrived on a journey, and I have nothing to set before him’; and he will answer from within, ‘Do not bother me;Continue reading “Good gifts”
Fleshly desires…
Besides this you know the time, that the hour has come for you to wake from sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we first believed. The night is far gone; the day is at hand. So then let us cast off the works of darkness and put on the armor ofContinue reading “Fleshly desires…”
Jacob’s Porch needs your help to keep the light of Jesus shining…
Hello friends… Ministries all over are in need of financial assistance I know, but here is one in Ohio at Ohio State University that is doing wonderful ministry and touching the lives of students. They just found out last week that the funding they were receiving from The Southern Ohio Synod of the ELCA hasContinue reading “Jacob’s Porch needs your help to keep the light of Jesus shining…”
Eyes of the Lord
The eyes of the LORD are toward the righteous and his ears toward their cry. The face of the LORD is against those who do evil, to cut off the memory of them from the earth. When the righteous cry for help, the LORD hears and delivers them out of all their troubles. The LORDContinue reading “Eyes of the Lord”
Can We Love – Song and discussion of living out the Gospel
beware the leaven…
Now they had forgotten to bring bread, and they had only one loaf with them in the boat. And he cautioned them, saying, “Watch out; beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and the leaven of Herod.” And they began discussing with one another the fact that they had no bread. And Jesus, aware ofContinue reading “beware the leaven…”
the right track…
Transgression speaks to the wicked deep in his heart; there is no fear of God before his eyes. For he flatters himself in his own eyes that his iniquity cannot be found out and hated. The words of his mouth are trouble and deceit; he has ceased to act wisely and do good. He plotsContinue reading “the right track…”
How precious…
How precious is your steadfast love, O God! The children of mankind take refuge in the shadow of your wings. They feast on the abundance of your house, and you give them drink from the river of your delights. For with you is the fountain of life; in your light do we see light. (PsalmContinue reading “How precious…”
You are what you eat…
I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever. And the bread that I will give for the life of the world is my flesh.” The Jews then disputed among themselves, saying, “How can this man give us his flesh to eat?” So JesusContinue reading “You are what you eat…”
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