Jude 17-25 New Year’s resolutions are made by many. New commitments, decisions, and promises can abound – and often only lasting a few weeks. May we be intent and fully vigilant to keep one commitment without wavering, and that is to build ourselves up in the most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit,... Continue Reading →
Full Freedom from Sin, Only in Christ
1 John 4.7-12 Sin is our problem. We were born sinful; we sin; and there is nothing we can do to free ourselves from the judgment of sin. We can try to be right with God, to be free from the judgement of sin by doing what is good and right, by helping others... Continue Reading →
The True Joy of Christmas 1 John 1.1-9
Christmas can be a difficult time of the year for many people. Instead of celebrating, there can be a heaviness in remembering what is past, what has been lost, who has died, or what will never be the same. There can be the desire of wanting the season to pass and move forward to a... Continue Reading →
Remembering the Poor – Deuteronomy 15.1-11
The Israelites were encouraged to consider the needs of others, and not become consumed with what they were doing, what they wanted, and with their own lives. They were to consider those who were less fortunate and not have hardened hearts toward others. Take care lest there be an unworthy thought in your heart... Continue Reading →
Do We Hate Evil? – Psalm 97.1-12
The Psalmist begins, The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice (Psalm 97.1). Because the LORD reigns we have great reason to rejoice, to be glad, to be content, to have hope. The LORD reigns and we can trust His sovereign design knowing He is ever good; we can trust His Almighty power, knowing there is... Continue Reading →
My Morning Desk 