#Romans 1: 22

[annagracewood]

Sisters, are you really believing God's Word?

Sisters, are you really believing God's Word? Do you take all that the Lord says to you seriously and believe every word of it?

Sisters, are you really believing God’s Word? Do you take all that the Lord says to you seriously and believe every word of it? Do you do so even when it challenges your convictions? We ought to. Galatians 6: 7-8, Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the…

[biblequotesdaily]

So the servants went out into the streets and gathered all the people they could find, the bad as well as the good, and the wedding hall was filled with guests.

“But when the king came in to see the guests, he noticed a man there who was not wearing wedding clothes. He asked, ‘How did you get in here without wedding clothes, friend?’ The man was speechless.

 “Then the king told the attendants, ‘Tie him hand and foot, and throw him outside, into the darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’

“For many are invited, but few are chosen.”

Matthew 22:10-14

Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”

1 Peter 5:5

But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.

Romans 13:14

And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.

Philippians 2:8

Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;

Colossians 3:12

If we say we are his, we must follow the example of Christ.

1 John 2:6

just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.

Matthew 20:28

[walkswithmyfather]

Romans 8:11 (NLT) “The Spirit of God, who raised Jesus from the dead, lives in you. And just as God raised Christ Jesus from the dead, he will give life to your mortal bodies by this same Spirit living within you.”

Galatians 5:22-23 (ESV). “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, [23] gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. ”

Acts 1:6-8 (NIV). Then they gathered around him and asked him, “Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?” He said to them: “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

“The Power Within” By In Touch Ministries:

“The love we give will always have more impact in our world than the words we say.”

“If you’ve received Jesus as your Savior, then the One who raised Him from the dead—the Holy Spirit—resides within you (Romans 8:11)! Just think about the unsurpassed power needed to bring about the resurrection. And now God’s Spirit pours His energy into producing godliness in all who follow the Lord.

In Galatians 5:22-23, we read about the “fruit of the Spirit”—the character and conduct produced by the Holy Spirit. These are qualities that we can’t generate consistently on our own. Especially in this Christmas season, the most powerful message we can give isn’t a testimony or sermon; it’s the way we live our life. The world doesn’t need more festive decorations or empty songs. Instead, it needs to witness godly families loving one another, businesspeople working with integrity and frugality, and believers serving their neighbors.

By showing peace instead of anxiety, or patience instead of frustration, a Christian bears witness to the beauty of God’s good news. The strongest gospel message doesn’t necessarily come from a pulpit; it comes from wherever you work, live, and relax—because of Jesus Christ in you. During the next few weeks and on into the New Year, be mindful of the message you preach through your words and actions.”

[Photo thanks to Leohoho at Unsplash]

[graceandpeacejoanne]

"I Can't Take It Anymore!"

God is not the one authoring the harm. That is on the broken world, all the broken people (including you and me) in the world with our sharp edges, and the powers of evil that hate God and all that is good and lovely. But God does not leave it there.

Published almost twenty years ago, “Ten Prayers God Always Says Yes To” by Anthony DeStefano changed how I pray and how I experience God’s answers to my prayer. I’ll be spending the next few weeks talking about what I got from his book, and how applying the principles in this book to my own life changed me. Paul, a Man of Suffering “… we have this treasure in clay jars, so that it may be made…

[kmac4him1st]

Regifted

[pastordin]

Chapter 4: Biblical Foundations and Theological Underpinnings

Chapter 4: Biblical Foundations and Theological Underpinnings | Pastordin.us Home | Media | Contact Chapter 4: Biblical Foundations and Theological Underpinnings “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” — Romans 8:28 (NIV) Published on: May 26, 2024 Part I: Foundations of Pastoral Theology Chapter 4:…

[bojackson54]

A Different Kind of Kingdom Would Result in a Different Kind of World

There are many political systems and rulers in this world. One list shows that there are still 43 monarchies ( https://www.infoplease.com/world/social-statistics/kingdoms-and-monarchs-world ), although many of them are merely ceremonial or cultural in function. But kings and other rulers are instrumental in defining what goes on in their countries. If you look at the shape our world is in, what…

[touchofgoddotworld]

The Lord's Law for the Lost and for the Rescued (257) - August 3 2024

Choose your Podcast App to Play this episode Romans 3:20 (AMPC) states that [the real function of] the Law is to make men recognize and be conscious of sin [not mere perception, but an acquaintance with sin which works toward repentance, faith, and holy character]. For the born-again believer in Christ, Romans 6:14 shows they are no longer under the Law as slaves, but under grace as subjects of…

[mindfulldsliving]

Trusting the Lord in Times of Suffering: An Expository Study of Alma 14

In our journey of faith, suffering can often feel insurmountable. It's in these moments that we must remember Christ's example and His ultimate sacrifice.

Alma the Younger and Amulek are led away from the fire that has consumed the believers in Ammonihah. Suffering is an inevitable part of the human experience, especially for believers striving to walk the path of righteousness. In Alma 14, we find a profound example of enduring faith amidst unimaginable trials. Alma and Amulek faced severe persecution and witnessed the martyrdom of the faithful,…

[saltfield]

Statuesque

Given me, mahogany,

Rasp and file, chisel, brand,

Shaped and formed admirably,

Worshipped by the common man.

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What can't be found, a Tiamat,

Chaos ever bounding psyche,

My felt-brimmed hat confirms my status,

Inked degrees in leagues of ivy.

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Sticks and stones to tricks and tomes,

Scrolls of speech where ghosts remain,

My phantom ontological,

Mahogany carved within my brain,

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The king of all who came before,

The god supreme, I dare would wager,

A manifest of Marduk's mettle,

Driving destiny, defying danger,

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The honeybee, a prick, a fall,

Another corpse to feed the Earth,

From seed of thought comes seed of branch,

New mahogany meets it's birth.

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The fools who bargain as if wise,

Degrade themselves by their designs,

The haughty penalties repaid,

Statuesque in graveyard lines.

[batestimothy]

Why just "believing in God" isn't enough.

I’ve mentioned this before in a previous post, but simply put- everyone believes in God. Some don’t, but this article is for those who do. I’m sure Trump does, I’m sure Biden does, I’m sure a lot of people do. And that’s great. I knew someone in prison who believed in God. He was in for arson and a double murder and is serving life without parole plus 25 years, but he believes in God. He also has…

[biblequotesdaily]

Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,

And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things.

Romans 1:22-23

[walkswithmyfather]

John 14:1-3 (NLT). “Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me. There is more than enough room in my Father’s home. If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am.”

Romans 8:28 (NLT). “And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.”

Job 22:21 (AMP). “Now yield and submit yourself to Him [agree with God and be conformed to His will] and be at peace; In this way [you will prosper and great] good will come to you.”

“Finding Contentment” By In Touch Ministries:

“When we yield what we want and accept what God wills, we move beyond living by feelings to living by faith.”

“Too often we let our circumstances determine our attitude. If life is going smoothly, then we feel good. But when it gets hard, our mood drops. However, we don’t have to live this way. Like the apostle Paul, we can learn and practice contentment.

The word contentment describes being at peace, no matter how things are—in other words, not wanting anything to be different. It means learning to allow God’s power to come into our weakness so we can accept and adapt to changing circumstances. When we respond to life with that kind of thinking, we move beyond living by feelings to living by faith (2 Corinthians 5:7).

Submission and trust are needed for such a lifestyle. First, we must surrender to God. In every situation, we are to yield what we want and then accept whatever He allows. The second step is to trust God to oversee our specific situation. If we believe He is working out His perfect plan for us, then we’ll experience the joy that comes from fully relying on Him. Contentment will be ours.

Paul submitted his life to God and trusted Him. He faced insults, rejection, and many difficult trials but was still content. When we surrender control to the Lord and believe He has our best interest at heart, we will experience contentment, too.”

[Picture thanks to Frank Rolando Romero at Unsplash]

[goldsquadbf]

Why just "believing in God" isn't enough.

I’ve mentioned this before in a previous post, but simply put- everyone believes in God. Some don’t, but this article is for those who do. I’m sure Trump does, I’m sure Biden does, I’m sure a lot of people do. And that’s great. I knew someone in prison who believed in God. He was in for arson and a double murder and is serving life without parole plus 25 years, but he believes in God. He also has…

[graceandpeacejoanne]

Revelation 21: Dawn of a New Era

John saw a place being made ready. At some future time, nations would stream in, and rulers would be laden with sumptuous gifts representing the best of their people, just as ambassadors of old streamed into the throne rooms of emperors. #Revelation21

But I did not see a temple in the city, for the city’s temple is the Lord God, the Almighty and the Lamb. The city also does not have need of the sun nor the moon in order to enlighten her, for the glory of God illuminated the city, and the light of the city is the Lamb. For the nations will walk by the light of the city, and the rulers of the earth are bringing forth their glory into the…

[doulafaith]

His Wondrous Peace

(Revision 2023) “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” Luke 2:14 ESV (my emphasis) Note: With all that’s going on in the world the Lord wants to remind us of His Peace. I hope this encourages you as He encourages me. Peace: Greek- εἰρήνη Shalom: Hebrew – שָׁלוֹם At the time of Christ’s birth, while at night shepherds were tending their sheep, an…