Posts from May 2026

When all the officials and people were commanded to bow down and worship a statue when they herd the music playing, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego refused at a great cost to their own lives. Daniel 3:16-18 Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego replied to him, “King Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you in this matter. 17 If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to deliver us from it, and he will…

Ephesians 4:26 “In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, 27 and do not give the devil a foothold. How did your family deal with anger? We often stir in self-righteousness as we think about what made us angry, with just a hint of blame and condemnation, until our angry stew is fully ready to serve our new situational enemy. Now we are ready to share with our transgressors what…

Matthew 5:10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. The word “Blessed” means, to be on the right path. Persecution will accompany obedience to God, but the rewards are eternal blessings. 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest…

John was led by the Spirit to right to seven churches. Only one church was praised for doing many things that honored God. Revelation 3:7-10 “To the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: These are the words of him who is holy and true, who holds the key of David. What he opens no one can shut, and what he shuts no one can open. 8 I know your deeds. See, I have placed before you an open door…