The Gospel is not speculation but fact. It is truth, because it is the record of as person who is the Truth.
From Colossians 3:1-2: “So if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.”
The way to right wrongs is to turn the light of truth upon them.
Virtue knows no color line.
Ida B. Wells (1862-1931) was involved in the early years of the civil rights movement in the United States. Her background also included positions in investigative journalism and education. She was one of the founders of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).
The truth always needs a resting place or it will lie down wherever it sees fit.
As long as we are not living in our full humanity, we cannot create a world of humanity.
A man dies when he refuses to stand up for that which is right. A man dies when he refuses to stand up for justice. A man dies when he refuses to take a stand for that which is true.
From Amos 5:23-24: “Take away from me the noise of your songs; I will not listen to the melody of your harps. But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.”
From Romans 7:14-15: “For we know that the law is spiritual; but I am of the flesh, sold into slavery under sin. I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate.”
Even after salvation
Evil gathers temptation
Satan never giving up
His truth always false, made-up
Man continues to wrestle
Sin looks for place to nestle
Feelings of condemnation
Life bears guilty fixation
Inner conflict tears apart
Jesus speaks truth to each heart
Faith’s dilemma overcome
Favored, steady, beating drum
Savior’s blood wipes sin away
Blessed by love, trust never sways
God’s grace eternally flows
His constant love never slows
Father shall never reject
Those who faithfully connect
False promises never blind
Truth of Scripture filling minds
From Romans 8:1-2: “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death.”
You no more need a holiday from spiritual concentration than your heart needs a holiday from beating.
From 2 Chronicles 15:17: “But the high places were not taken out of Israel. Nevertheless the heart of Asa was true all his days.”
Beware of idols
Turning away, seeking truth—
Placing faith in God
Love abides in God
Seeking lost and wayward sheep—
Welcoming each home
Father, be gracious
Faithful promises leading—
Hearing each prayer
Father’s
True foundation
Times of trouble
Witness Scripture’s divine promises
Truth
Surrender
In faith
Keep His commandments
Come to know God
Obedience
Called
By God
Sharing our abundance
Walking together with others
Community
From Psalm 16:11: “You show me the path of life. In your presence there is fullness of joy; in your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”
Witnessing daily life
Scanning God’s fingerprints
Saluting His presence
Growing from His blueprint
Recalling past events
Entering safety’s zone
Protecting us from harm
Kneeling at Heaven’s throne
Viewing God’s handiwork
Beholding how lives change
Embracing His Spirit
Moving from evil’s range
Learning from life’s lessons
Reading God’s Holy Word
Discovering His truth
Nourishing grace conferred
Casting out unholy thoughts
Boosting faith with each step
Living life of “I Can”
Knocking at God’s doorstep
From the words of American pastor and Christian teacher, Charles Stanley: “The evidence of God’s great power is all over your life. Live confidently knowing out living, omnipotent God dwells with in.”
Knowing that God is ever-present motivates us to think, speak, and behave in ways that glorify Him.
From U: “Where can I go from your spirit? Or where can I flee from your presence? If I ascend to heaven, you are there; if I make my bed in Sheol, you are there. If I take the wings of the morning and settle at the farthest limits of the sea, even there your hand shall lead me, and your right hand shall hold me fast.”
Whenever you’re not sure how God thinks about sin or deals with it, go to His Word. He will guide you into truth.
From Titus 3:3-5: “For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, passing our days in malice and envy, despicable, hating one another. But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, He saved us, not because of any works of righteousness that we had done, but according to His mercy, through the water of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.”
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