Tag Archives: repentance

The Purpose of Trouble; November 25, 2019


Lamentations 3:31-33 For men are not cast off by the Lord forever. Though he brings grief, he will show compassion, so great is his unfailing love. For he does not willingly bring affliction or grief to the children of men. … Continue reading

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True Salvation; November 20, 2019


Jeremiah 14:11 Then the Lord said to me, “Do not pray for the well-being of this people.” Jeremiah is the only person to whom the Lord says not to pray for His people, and He does it three times, here … Continue reading

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Sin and Repentance; November 14, 2019


Isaiah 66:3-4 “They have chosen their own ways, and their souls delight in their abominations; so I also will choose harsh treatment for them and will bring upon them what they dread. For when I called, no one answered, when … Continue reading

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God’s Invitation; November 9, 2019


Isaiah 55:6-7 Seek the Lord while he may be found; call on him while he is near. Let the wicked forsake his way and the evil man his thoughts. Let him turn to the Lord, and he will have mercy … Continue reading

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Pride and Repentance; November 3, 2019


Isaiah 1:18 “Come now, let us reason together,” says the Lord. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool.” I have known this verse … Continue reading

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The Simple Life; October 30, 2019


Proverbs 29:6 An evil man is snared by his own sin, but a righteous one can sing and be glad. The longer I live, the more aware I am of the truth of this verse. When you live in honest, … Continue reading

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Love and Hate; October 10, 2019


Proverbs 8:13 To fear the Lord is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech. Reading the benefits of wisdom that follow this, it would seem almost automatic that people would desire and seek wisdom, … Continue reading

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God’s Mercy on our Weaknesses; October 3, 2019


Psalm 145:8-9 The Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love. The Lord is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made. This is another acrostic Psalm, laid out according to the letters … Continue reading

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Salvation; September 24, 2019


Psalm 119:155 Salvation is far from the wicked, for they do not seek out your decrees. It’s always interesting when the Lord speaks to me through a verse that’s not underlined in my Bible. (This one is now, though!) The … Continue reading

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Sin and Judgment; August 28, 2019


Psalm 94:8-9 Take heed, you senseless ones among the people; you fools, when will you become wise? Does he who implanted the ear not hear? Does he who formed the eye not see? There were several verses in this Psalm … Continue reading

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