by Whitey | Dec 22, 2011 | Thoughts, Uncategorized
“My soul is consumed with longing for your laws at all times.” (vs. 20) It would be awesome if this described me. Sure, I have my moments. But how often am a consumed by other things, distracted from the Word and ways of God? And yet in God’s Word...
by Whitey | Dec 19, 2011 | Thoughts, Uncategorized
I love the imagery in this Psalm, especially the part about “cutting down” enemies in the name or authority of the Lord. Our battle is not a physical one, but a spiritual one. I think we sometimes forget that, and that the battle is won in prayer and...
by Whitey | Dec 16, 2011 | Thoughts, Uncategorized
“Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart.” (Colossians 4:2 NLT)”目をさまして、感謝のうちに祈り、ひたすら祈り続けなさい。” (コロサイ人への手紙 4:2 JA1955)Here I’m reminded of the importance of prayer. It’s not just another task to be done...
by Whitey | Dec 12, 2011 | Thoughts, Uncategorized
“For in Christ lives all the fullness of God in a human body.” (Colossians 2:9 NLT) 「キリストにこそ、満ちみちているいっさいの神の徳が、かたちをとって宿っており」 (コロサイ人への手紙 2:9 JA1955) As we approach Christmas, this verse comes as a great reminder of what the real gift of Christmas is....
by Whitey | Dec 12, 2011 | Thoughts, Uncategorized
“To this end I strenuously contend with all the energy Christ so powerfully works in me.” (Colossians 1:29 NIV) Here Paul talks about his ministry. It’s something that requires of him a lot of hard work and personal sacrifice. But he’s not...
by Whitey | Nov 18, 2011 | Thoughts, Uncategorized
"… Because of your false words and lying visions, I am against you, declares the Lord." (v. 8) This is a convicting passage for those of us involved in ministry, especially those of us who teach and preach the Word of God. We need to be prayerfully...
