“Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God. Those by the wayside are the ones who hear; then the devil comes and takes away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved. But the ones on the rock are those who, when they hear, receive the … More A noble and good heart
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. And you will seek Me and find Me, when … More To give hope
If you instruct the brethren in these things, you will be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished in the words of faith and of the good doctrine which you have carefully followed. But reject profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise yourself toward godliness. For bodily exercise profits a little, but godliness is profitable … More Exercise that counts
“The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good tidings to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound; To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD, … More Rebuild the ancient ruins
I said to the LORD: “You are my God; Hear the voice of my supplications, O LORD. O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, You have covered my head in the day of battle. Do not grant, O LORD, the desires of the wicked; Do not further his wicked scheme, lest they be … More Remembering to pray – storm clouds on the horizon
Open to me the gates of righteousness; I will go through them, and I will praise the LORD.This is the gate of the LORD, through which the righteous shall enter.I will praise You, for You have answered me, and have become my salvation. (Psalms 118:19-21)
‘Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it. And everyone who competes for the prize is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a perishable crown, but we for an imperishable crown. … More The race
You will arise and have mercy on Zion; For the time to favor her,Yes, the set time, has come. For Your servants take pleasure in her stones, and show favor to her dust.So the nations shall fear the name of the LORD, and all the kings of the earth Your glory. For the LORD shall … More He restores
Bless the LORD, O my soul! O LORD my God, You are very great:You are clothed with honor and majesty, who cover Yourself with light as with a garment, who stretch out the heavens like a curtain.He lays the beams of His upper chambers in the waters, who makes the clouds His chariot, who walks … More Who makes His angels spirits
In the fear of the Lord there is strong confidence, and His children will have a place of refuge. The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, to turn one away from the snares of death. (Proverbs 14:26-27) But God shall shoot at them [the wicked] with an arrow; Suddenly they shall be … More Fear the Lord
