I’m a follower of Jesus, wife, mom, and Mimi to 8 grandbabies here and 5 grandbabies I’m waiting to meet in in heaven. I live in the Twin Cities and serve as the Minister for Women‘s Ministry at The North Church in Mounds View, MN.
Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may speed ahead and be honored, as happened among you, and that we may be delivered from wicked and evil men. For not all have faith. But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one. —2 Thessalonians 3:1, part of our … More His word must run in triumph
“Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. (Luke 12:32, in our Bible reading plan for today) John Piper on Luke 12: This whole chapter of Luke (ch. 12) is strewn with words from Jesus about not being afraid. And in every case the contentment and peace … More “Fear not, little flock”
Over the course of the next three days, as we wrap up the book of Psalms, I will post parts of a commentary on Psalm 148-150 by Sam Storms Here is Part 1: Psalms 148-150 are too lengthy for me to include in the text of this meditation, and too important for any of us … More Worship is a universal privilege
July 23 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 (ESV) Pray for Us 3:1 Finally, brothers, [1] pray for us, that the word of the Lord may speed ahead and be honored, [2] as happened among you, 2 and that we may be delivered from wicked and evil men. For not all have faith. 3 But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against … More July 23 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5
July 23 Luke 12:22-34 (ESV) Do Not Be Anxious 22 And he said to his disciples, “Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat, nor about your body, what you will put on. 23 For life is more than food, and the body more than clothing. 24 Consider the ravens: they neither sow nor … More July 23 Luke 12:22-34
July 23 Psalm 148 (ESV) Praise the Name of the Lord 148:1 Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord from the heavens; praise him in the heights! 2 Praise him, all his angels; praise him, all his hosts! 3 Praise him, sun and moon, praise him, all you shining stars! 4 Praise him, you highest heavens, and you waters above the heavens! 5 Let them … More July 23 Psalm 148
July 23 2 Chronicles 28-29 (ESV) Ahaz Reigns in Judah 28:1 Ahaz was twenty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. And he did not do what was right in the eyes of the Lord, as his father David had done, 2 but he walked in the ways of the kings of … More July 23 2 Chronicles 28-29
Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God our Father, who loved us and gave us eternal comfort and good hope through grace, comfort your hearts and establish them in every good work and word. —2 Thessalonians 2:16–17, part of our Bible reading plan for today. John Piper, in a sermon, “Why Hope? Grace!” … More Good hope through grace
And he said to them, “Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.” (Luke 12:15, part of our Bible reading plan today) J. C. Ryle: It would be vain to decide positively which is the most common sin in the … More Confident in God’s superintending providence?
The Lord builds up Jerusalem; he gathers the outcasts of Israel. He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. He determines the number of the stars; he gives to all of them their names. Great is our Lord, and abundant in power; his understanding is beyond measure. The Lord lifts up the humble; he casts the wicked to the ground. —Psalm 147:2-6, … More He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.
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