“Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of My pasture!” says the Lord. Therefore thus says the Lord God of Israel against the shepherds who feed My people: “You have scattered My flock, driven them away, and not attended to them. Behold, I will attend to you for the evil of your doings,” says the Lord. Jer 23:1-3
I was shocked to get a private message describing one person’s woes about her church. Continue reading
Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not wanting to make her a public example, was minded to put her away secretly. Matt 1:19
In 1975 I was in high school. One of the girls in my class went missing. Continue reading
Acts 13:9-11
Then Saul, who also is called Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, looked intently at him and said, “O full of all deceit and all fraud, you son of the devil, you enemy of all righteousness, will you not cease perverting the straight ways of the Lord? And now, indeed, the hand of the Lord is upon you, and you shall be blind, not seeing the sun for a time.” And immediately a dark mist fell on him, and he went around seeking someone to lead him by the hand. Continue reading
A woman of Samaria came to draw water. Jesus said to her, “Give Me a drink.” 8 For His disciples had gone away into the city to buy food. John 4:7
I have heard many sermons about Jesus’ encounter with the woman at the well. Continue reading
Flee sexual immorality. Every sin that a man does is outside the body, but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body. 1 Cor 6:18
Every day the news reports about someone with allegations of sexual misconduct. Continue reading
And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and shall call His name Jesus. Luke 1:31
I know in Whom I believe. I call Him Jesus. Continue reading
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: Matt 6:13
I just read an article that Pope Francis wants to change a portion of the Lord’s Prayer. Continue reading
Now two women who were harlots came to the king, and stood before him. 1 Kings 3:16 Continue reading
Temptation doesn’t end. It keeps on pursuing you, hunting you down, and trying to persuade you to fail.
For Jesus it did not end either.
Satan then moved to a different location – the Temple! Continue reading
You are going to be tempted. Overcoming temptation will lead to you living to your fullest potential in Christ. Giving into temptation kind of sends you back to the beginning and starting over.
As James says, “When troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. Continue reading
Morning Thought with Pastor Tim 