"Praise the Lord! I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart, in the company of the upright, in the congregation. Great are the works of the Lord, studied by all who delight in them." (Psalm 111:12, ESV) Praise is befitting of the Lord! It is also good for the heart. Praising God for His works and studying them is a worthy endeavor that bears much fruit. Why? Wel...
Keep Reading"I do not ask that you take them out of the world, but that you keep them from the evil one. They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth." (John 17:1517, ESV) Jesus's prayer in John 17 is a wonder of encouragement and strength to all those who walk by faith. The life of any believer can find solace in these word...
Keep Reading"Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin," (1 Peter 4:1, ESV) "I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!" So goes the famous rally cry of Patrick Henry, in his address on March 23, 1775. It was a war cry that raised c...
Keep Reading"Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the Lord! Blessed are those who keep his testimonies, who seek him with their whole heart, who also do no wrong, but walk in his ways! You have commanded your precepts to be kept diligently. Oh that my ways may be steadfast in keeping your statutes! Then I shall not be put to shame, having my eyes fixed on a...
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