“For no good tree bears bad fruit, nor again does a bad tree bear good fruit, for each tree is known by its own fruit. For figs are not gathered from thornbushes, nor are grapes picked from a bramble bush. The good person out of the good treasure of his heart produces good, and the … More Good fruit without being born again?
I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. Psalm 121:1-2, from our reading in Psalms 121 today. Charles H. Spurgeon, from “The Treasury of David”
D.A. Carson on 2 Kings 22-23, in “For the Love of God, Vol 1, Nov 9“
June 24 Philippians 4:8-13 (ESV) 8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. 9 What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and … More June 24 Philippians 4:8-13
June 24 Luke 6:43-49 (ESV) A Tree and Its Fruit 43 “For no good tree bears bad fruit, nor again does a bad tree bear good fruit, 44 for each tree is known by its own fruit. For figs are not gathered from thornbushes, nor are grapes picked from a bramble bush. 45 The good person out of the good … More June 24 Luke 6:43-49
June 24 Psalm 121 (ESV) My Help Comes from the Lord A Song of Ascents. 121:1 I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? 2 My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. 3 He will not let your foot be moved; he who keeps you will not slumber. 4 Behold, he … More June 24 Psalm 121
June 24 2 Kings 22-23 (ESV) Josiah Reigns in Judah 22:1 Josiah was eight years old when he began to reign, and he reigned thirty-one years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Jedidah the daughter of Adaiah of Bozkath. 2 And he did what was right in the eyes of the Lord and walked in all the way of David … More June 24 2 Kings 22-23
Yesterday, we saw Hezekiah’s wonderful pattern of prayer in 2 Kings 18. Today in Philippians, we have more encouragement to pray “in everything,” Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, … More Paul: “…but in everything by prayer…”
Coty Pinckney on Luke 6: 37-42, our Luke Bible reading passage for today. Consider verses 39, 41, and 42: “Can a blind man lead a blind man? Will they not both fall into a pit? . . . 41 Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice … More Judge Yourself…Coty Pinckney on Luke 6
In my distress I called to the Lord, and he answered me. Psalm 120:1 Charles H. Spurgeon says: However, when cries to man would be our weakness, cries to God will be our strength. To whom should children cry but to their father? Does not some good come even out of that vile thing, falsehood, when it drives us … More Crying out to God in distress
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