In the First Epistle of Peter, the husband is given instruction in order that his “prayers be not cut off.” [1 Pe 3:7] This immediately reveals to the husband that his prayers can indeed be cut off; in context, this blockade is accomplished by failing to exemplify Jesus’ example of suffering in regard to His …
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The Liberty of Christ
2021 Christmas Advent Day 15: The Redeemer visits His people Main Passage: Matthew 1:21And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call His name JESUS: for He shall save His people from their sins.God has chosen to name His Son Jesus, which means “Salvation.” For Jesus, the angel said, “shall save His people …
A Higher Motive for Blessing
"Deal bountifully with thy servant, that I may live, and keep thy word." [Psa 119:17] How many times do we ask for blessings in our lives simply to make them easier? Simply to have some sort of pleasure or benefit that is not necessarily spiritual? How many prayers for blessing are not prayed in order …
The Savor of Crushing
Cutting the grass for a single mom. A few flowers from the yard When you cut certain plants down, they emit a certain aroma. In some cases, that aroma is pleasant. It is similar to myrrh and spikenard. Myrrh is obtained by piercing a certain tree, which then emits a resin. Spikenard can be used …
Raised Paths
The world which we live in is a very fine proponent of "doing you," that is, of engaging in whatever makes you happy or pleases you. Our world would say that to pursue your dreams, desires, passions, etc., and to pursue them in the context of a world focused on wealth, fame, pleasure, luxury, ease, …
Insatiable Appetites
Removing a shed along with various branch trimmings via fire for a widow. There is something about fire which catches the eye; something God has put within us which causes us to be drawn toward fire. It can be a beautiful thing, and a fearful thing, and in fact, fire is associated with many things …
Passionately Resist Pride
"Let not the foot of pride come against me, and let not the hand of the wicked remove me" [Psa 36:11] David cries out to God for purity, that pride would not get a foot hold, and that the wicked wouldn't remove Him. Why? Because He is in the presence of The LORD, filled with …