Rom 16:18 For such persons do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites, and by smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive. Why would someone use "smooth talk and flattery" on you? Deceiving words? Why? Paul warns us that it is because they are…
Read MoreThis Psalm (121) is short, but it contains some of the most encouraging and powerful promises to be found in Scripture for Christ's people. Here it is: A Song of Ascents. I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the…
Read MoreRejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.(Rom 12:12) Many of you have written to me and shared your stories of past and present suffering at the hands of an abuser. I greatly appreciate the privilege of being someone with whom you can share. Often, when I…
Read MoreRom 16:17-18 I appeal to you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and create obstacles contrary to the doctrine that you have been taught; avoid them. (18) For such persons do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites, and by smooth talk and flattery they…
Read MoreJoh 8:31-32 So Jesus was saying to those Jews who had believed Him, "If you continue in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine; (32) and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free." This is a topic I have written about before, but…
Read MorePsa 26:5 I hate the assembly of evildoers, and I will not sit with the wicked. Does that statement seem harsh to you? Like overkill? I hate evildoers. They are wicked. Overboard, perhaps? But then, this is the Word of God. God Himself hates evildoers and the wicked. Have you…
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Read More1Ki 21:1-3 Now Naboth the Jezreelite had a vineyard in Jezreel, beside the palace of Ahab king of Samaria. (2) And after this Ahab said to Naboth, “Give me your vineyard, that I may have it for a vegetable garden, because it is near my house, and I will give…
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