Let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No.’ For whatever is more than these is from the evil one. Matt 5:37
The evil one is intent on evil. He wants to cause confusion and harm. He desires misunderstanding and a commotion.
Such is the case in something I read this morning on Facebook. Continue reading
Now when Peter had come to Antioch, I withstood him to his face, because he was to be blamed; for before certain men came from James, he would eat with the Gentiles; but when they came, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing those who were of the circumcision. Gal 2:11-13
I have often thought of this scripture. In Bible college I wrote a paper on Galatians and gained some in depth understanding. Continue reading
“Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. Many will say to Me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?’ And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!’ Matt 7:21-23
Do you ever worry about being one of those that say, “Lord, Lord”? Continue reading
Give us this day our daily bread. Matt 6:11
What things do you need every day?
One of the first things I do in the morning is get a cup of coffee. Continue reading
It is a sign between Me and the children of Israel forever; for in six days the Lord made the heavens and the earth, and on the seventh day He rested and was refreshed. Ex 31:17
With getting up so early I often become weary early in the evening. Take yesterday for instance; Continue reading
“Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; You are Mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, Nor shall the flame scorch you. For I am the Lord your God, The Holy One of Israel, your Savior; Isa 43:1-3
In light of all the flooding in East and Southeast Texas, I am reminded of this scripture. Continue reading
The floods of ungodliness made me afraid. Ps 18:4
Floods are devastating. They undermine the foundations of Continue reading
He drew me out of many waters. Ps 18:16
Last Friday night Hurricane Harvey made landfall at Rockport, Texas. Though the weather reporters warned of the rain to come, Continue reading
Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. 1 Peter 5:8
To be stalked by a lion is a scary thing. Continue reading
And every priest stands ministering daily and offering repeatedly the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins. But this Man, after He had offered one sacrifice for sins forever, sat down at the right hand of God, from that time waiting till His enemies are made His footstool. Heb 10:11-13
On Monday my wife’s new Pre-K class starts.
She can tell you exactly what will happen. Continue reading
Morning Thought with Pastor Tim 