The cross tells us two things at the same time: Your sin was worse than you imagined. And God's grace is greater than you dared hope.

Precious in the sight of the Lord, is the death of His saints.

Psalm 116:15

Pray for Nigeria.

Everything about abortion is vile.

It's selfish.
It's short-sighted, failing to see the long-term blessing kids are.
It's evil, as it's murdering the most defenseless among us.

Christians have a duty to speak against abortion, and the government has a duty to stop abortion now.

A small number of Christians getting involved in local politics can make a very big difference in the community.

It's important that they are wise and not just ideological but we need more Christians running for local offices.

As a parent of an athlete:

If we get more excited about our kids making a 3-pointer, scoring a goal, hitting a home run, or making a certain team… Than we do about them telling others about Jesus, living on mission, or serving others.

It's time to adjust our priorities.

“‘Blessed are the pure in heart’ should send us running to the cross.” —Ray Comfort

The cross of Christ is not a symbol of self-improvement. Jesus came to save dead sinners from eternal judgment, not to fix your temporary problems.

September 13: Who Can Bring Me Down?

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Obadiah 1:1–21; Acts 11:19–12:25; Job 21:17–34

“The pride of your heart has deceived you, you who live in the clefts of a rock, the heights of its dwelling, you who say in your heart: ‘Who can bring me down to the ground?’ ” (Obad 3).

Pride is an especially dangerous sin because it deludes us into elevating ourselves above everyone else. It can even lead us to betray or hurt other people. In this passage Obadiah addresses the Edomites, who lived in the hills above Judah. The Edomites should have helped Judah when they were attacked, but instead they conducted raids. They believed that they were superior to and had been wronged by the Judahites and that their actions were therefore justified. This type of pride puts us in a precarious position. No wonder the Bible addresses it often.

Pride can get the best of us when we place ourselves in the “clefts” above others. It usually emerges from one of two places: Either we believe that we’re as important as people tell us we are (the folly of the celebrity), or we believe that we’re better than everyone else and that others just don’t understand us. Either way, pride is dangerous. In the words of C.S. Lewis, “Pride always means enmity … not only enmity between man and man, but enmity to God.”

Job is also accused of pride—but unjustly. He confronts his persecutors about retribution related to pride: “How often is the lamp of the wicked put out, and their disaster comes upon them? He distributes pains in his anger” (Job 21:17). Job recognizes the ultimate source of pride: a refusal to fear Yahweh. It’s difficult to maintain a superior position when we realize that everything we have comes from Him. When we fear Yahweh—when we acknowledge that He created and reigns over all things—we discover our rightful place. We can then lift Him back to the place He deserves—as ruler over us, our master.

What are you prideful about, and what can you do to remedy the problem?

September 13 - The Proper Response to the Lamb of God

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“Again the next day John was standing with two of his disciples, and he looked at Jesus as He walked, and said, ‘Behold, the Lamb of God!’ The two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus” (John 1:35–37).

John looked at Jesus as He walked nearby, and repeated to his disciples what he had proclaimed to the crowds on the previous day: “Behold, the Lamb of God!” Having heard their teacher speak again those powerful words, the two disciples followed Jesus. John’s willingness to unhesitatingly hand them over to Him is further evidence of his self-effacing humility and complete acceptance of his subordinate role.

That the two disciples followed Jesus does not imply that they became permanent disciples of His at this time. It is true that the Greek word for “followed” is used in John’s gospel to mean, “to follow as a disciple.” But it can also be used in a general sense. Andrew and John here received their first exposure to Jesus. Later, they became His permanent disciples (Matt. 4:18–22).

Since the Messiah, the Son of God—the Lamb of God—is here, the only proper response is to follow Him.

Having served his purpose as a witness to the true identity of Jesus, John the Baptist now fades from the scene (apart from a brief mention in John 3:23). The rest of the gospel focuses on the ministry of Jesus, something the Baptist himself would have approved of.

You can have the same kind of influence that John did by making sure that in addition to following Christ you also point people to Him.

Ask Yourself

What does “following” Jesus entail—not just in general terms but in real life? What does it mean on Friday nights when you’re alone with your free time, or on Tuesday morning when you’re busy with the usual routine? Think of what needs to change in moments like these if you’re to be a full-time follower.

DAY 13: What does Paul mean when he writes about being “in Christ” and someone being a “new creation” (2 Cor. 5:17)?



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“As fruit of God saving sinners, the adulterer strives to become faithful, the liar desires to speak the truth, the thief commits to ending his stealing, and the homosexual pursues God-ordained affections. Old things pass away. All things become new.” —Ray Comfort

Good morning. It's the Lord's Day! May Christ crucified and risen be proclaimed from every pulpit worldwide today!

You are called. You are chosen. You are made with a purpose 🩵

This scenario plays out over & over in our culture today:

1)The world does something crazy.

2)Christians notice & speak up.

3) Then, the world tries to push the narrative that Christians are hateful for noticing & speaking up.

Don’t fall for or cower to that false narrative.

September 13 (Sunday)

Dear Daughter,
David asked God to search him, not to spare him — because he trusted the Gardener more than he feared the shears.

Worship today by inviting correction, not just comfort. Ask Him to search your marriage honestly.

Real intimacy with God isn't afraid of an honest audit.
'Search me, O God, and know my heart' (Ps 139:23).
What honest search are you willing to invite into your marriage today?
#DearDaughter #SundaySearch #StrongMarriage

There is more mercy in Christ than sin in us.

- Richard Sibbes

Sep 13 (Sun)

Sunday declaration: Let Christ be Lord over your home! 🙌❤️ Not a guest, but the Head! Col 1:18 💞

How will you honor His lordship today? #StrongMarriage #September

If Satan cannot convince you that God does not exist, he will gladly convince you that God does not care how you live.

A Christianity with no repentance, no holiness, no obedience, and no fear of God is exactly the kind of Christianity Satan is happy for you to have.

Jesus Christ is the:
-Way
-Truth
-Life
-Vine
-Word
-Light
-Almighty
-Resurrection
-Holy One
-Son of God
-Lord of glory
-Head of the Church
-Alpha & Omega
-King of kings
-Lord of lords
-God Almighty
-YHWH
-One & ONLY Savior

He is worthy of all worship, now and forever.