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A Godly Heart

A Godly Heart Psalms 37:1-8 The Lord promises to give us the desires of our hearts. But many people take this passage out of context, forgetting that their own mindset plays a vital part in bringing it to fruition. As my mother once said, “Where your mind goes, your feetRead More …

I Peter 1:8-9

whom having not seen you love. Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, receiving the end of your faith—the salvation of your souls. I Peter 1:8-9

Psalm 62:1

My soul waits in silence for God only; From Him is my salvation. Psalm 62:1

A Worldly Heart

A Worldly Heart 2 Peter 2:9-18 God warns us against misguided desires, because sinful passions can lead to emptiness, suffering, disappointment, pain, and even death. Wise believers let the Father direct their yearnings–and then make changes if necessary. Impure desires have been part of the “flesh” nature since the fallRead More …

I Peter 2:16

as free, yet not using liberty as a cloak for vice, but as bondservants of God. I Peter 2:16

Proverbs 19:20-21

Listen to counsel and accept discipline, That you may be wise the rest of your days. Many plans are in a man’s heart, But the counsel of the Lord will stand. Proverbs 19:20-21

Our Heart’s Desires

Our Heart’s Desires Psalms 145:17-21 If you could have anything in the world, what would it be? Your answer reveals a lot about who you are. The psalmist writes, “Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart” (Ps. 37:4). There is nothing wrongRead More …

Proverbs 18:24

A man who has friends must himself be friendly, But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. Proverbs 18:24

Deuteronomy 13:4

You shall follow the Lord your God and fear Him; and you shall keep His commandments, listen to His voice, serve Him, and cling to Him. Deuteronomy 13:4

Looking for Fruit

Looking for Fruit Galatians 5:16-26 As believers, we all want the fruit of the Spirit, but how can we know if we truly have it? Even unbelievers can display these qualities when conditions are positive. This nine-fold fruit of the Spirit is not what we do, but who we are, and itRead More …