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The Woman Who Collects Cans

“Now godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content.” 1 Tim. 6:6-8

“Do all things without complaining and disputing, that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, holding fast the word of life, so that I may rejoice in the day of Chr...

How to Use Your Mouth

“Sing praises to God, sing praises! Sing praises to our King, sing praises!” Psalm 47:6

“Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous; not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing.” 1 Peter 3:8-9

“Therefore comfort each other and edify one another, just as you also are doing.” 1 Thess. 5:11

“A new commandment I...

The Man Who Never Sinned

“…You are indeed angry, for we have sinned—

In these ways we continue;
And we need to be saved.

But we are all like an unclean thing,
And all our righteousnesses are like filthy rags;…” Isaiah 64:5-6

“Then Levi gave Him a great feast in his own house. And there were a great number of tax collectors and others who sat down with them. And their scribes and the Pharisees complained against His disciples, saying, “Why do You eat and drink with tax collectors and sinners?” Jesus answered and said...

Feel Like Running Away

“Hear my cry, O God;

Attend to my prayer.
From the end of the earth I will cry to You,
When my heart is overwhelmed;
Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

For You have been a shelter for me,
A strong tower from the enemy.
I will abide in Your tabernacle forever;
I will trust in the shelter of Your wings. Selah”  Psalm 61:1-4

Ever had one of those days? Or weeks? Or months? Or years? Or maybe even decades? Or perhaps most of your life? When you feel like running away? When you just wish y...

Donations & Sponsors Needed

Would you please do me a favor? Would you please pray to the Lord to see if He might lead you to become a monthly sponsor or donate? I only periodically put out the word I could use financial support for this ministry of the Lord’s, but unfortunately most of the time this past year or so exceedingly few people have stepped forward to lovingly and generously give. In fact, when I recently shared my heart for 20 new sponsors, one person blessedly stepped forward to begin next month. Rest assure...

A Warning About Finger Pointing

“And why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye, but do not consider the plank in your own eye? Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me remove the speck from your eye’; and look, a plank is in your own eye? Hypocrite! First remove the plank from your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye.” Mt. 7:3-5

One of the most dangerous things I ever did for years on end was to allow my heart, words, attitude, and actions to be so filled with pride...

The Love Sisters

“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.”” John 13:34-35

“Therefore comfort each other and edify one another, just as you also are doing.” 1 Thess. 5:11

“Walk by Faith Ministry, this is Sister Love,” a dear friend of mine sometimes answers her phone. She is joking around because she serves the Lord through the ministry and knows my last na...

God Told Me Not to Topple

“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.” 1 Cor. 15:58

“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world.” 1 Peter 5:8-9

“Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling,
And to present you faultles...

Departure Time

“Nevertheless the solid foundation of God stands, having this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Let everyone who names the name of Christ depart from iniquity.”” 2 Tim. 2:19

““Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven.” Mt. 7:21

I was talking to a woman with whom I had very carefully explained the Gospel message, who some time afterward had very clearly asked God to forgive her sins and placed he...

My Daily Bread

“Give us this day our daily bread.” Mt. 6:11

“And Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst.” John 6:35

“But He answered and said, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.’ ”” Mt. 4:4

“I am the living bread which came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever; and the bread that I shall give is My flesh, which I sha...