While I might not appreciate some of the profane language Tom uses in a lot of his songs, I have appreciated his honest view of life and his courage to stand against the onslaught of cancel culture. Many times, standing for values that Christians should be standing for but are Read more…
Psalm 7:1 – I come to you for protection, oh Lord my God. Save me from my persecutors – rescue me! …6 Arise, oh Lord, in anger! Stand up against the fury of my enemies! Wake up, my God, bring justice. Oh God, it seems as though those who are Read more…
Psalm 5:11 – But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them sing joyful praises forever. Spread your protection over them, that all who love your name may be filled with joy. 12 For you bless the godly, oh Lord; you surround them with your shield of love. Read more…
Psalm 4:3 – You can be sure of this: the Lord set apart the godly for himself. The Lord will answer when I call to him… 8 I will lie down (in peace) and sleep, for you alone, O Lord, will keep me safe. Why do you worry my son? Read more…
Hebrews 12:6 – For the Lord disciplines those he loves, and He punishes each one he accepts as his child.” “Yeah but what about this verse! It says right here in my Bible that God punishes each one he accepts as His Child!” I can hear your thoughts. I hear your objections. I Read more…
Proverbs 3:12 – For the Lord corrects those he loves, just as a father corrects a child in whom he delights. Now when we truly understand the good news; when we truly understand that God is good; when Read more…
1 John 4:18 – There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment & punishment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love. Everyone who came to Jesus with a need left with an upgrade. He gave each of them something amazing. Read more…
1 John 4:18 – There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment & punishment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love. In revisiting the last post on punishment, “Has God Settled Your Case?,” I wanted to be clear Read more…
Hebrews 10:30 – For we know Him who said, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord. And again, “The Lord will judge His people.” God is a just God and He will settle and solve the cases of His people. Settle is a legal term meaning to resolve any dispute/trespass justly. God will Read more…
The key to overcoming fear is to understand that God loves us and that we can trust Him – no matter what! He will be faithful to His word. Notes – We aren’t really afraid of things as much as we are afraid of the unknown The key to overcoming Read more…