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One of My Reformation Days

I first wrote this 9 years ago, so it’s about 19 years ago at this point. We recently discussed that about the time of her next birthday she will have known me longer than she didn’t. I am still 5 years away from me knowing her for more than half of my life, but this wonderful lady has definitely changed my life to the glory of God!

Daniel

Many today are commenting on Martin Luther, the other Reformers, the Reformation in general, or something along those lines. Those are very important, and I will undoubtedly share something in the future. Today, however, instead of focusing on the 95 Theses of Luther, I will do my wife a favor. You see, we met ten […]

One of My Reformation Days

Those Walking in Darkness and Death

For the living know that they will die, but the dead know nothing, and they have no more reward, for the memory of them is forgotten. –Ecclesiastes 9:5, ESV Today is Reformation Day, the anniversary of Martin Luther igniting the Reformation movement away from the Roman Catholic Church. This means it is also Halloween. And […]

Those Walking in Darkness and Death

VerseD: Psalm 139:23

Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my concerns.

Psalm 139:23, HCSB

God has revealed Himself through Scripture and the power of the Holy Spirit, so we can rely on Him to continue to mold us into the likeness of Christ and grow us in our understanding of His will.

VerseD: Colossians 1:13

He has rescued us from the domain of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of the Son He loves.

Colossians 1:13, HCSB

God reveals Himself through His works and His people, most importantly through the work of Jesus death and resurrection, bringing salvation from God’s wrath to all who will believe.

VerseD: Ephesians 6:18

Pray at all times in the Spirit with every prayer and request, and stay alert in this with all perseverance and intercession for all the saints.

Ephesians 6:18, HCSB

God reveals Himself through His Word and His people, especially as we pray and He empowers us by the Holy Spirit to persevere through life and persecution and struggles in general, knowing He is faithful and true to keep His promises.

VerseD: James 1:12

A man who endures trials is blessed, because when he passes the test he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.

James 1:12, HCSB

God reveals Himself through His Word and His people. He said in His Word He would help His people, and others notice and are either encouraged in their faith or toward faith.

VerseD: Isaiah 41:10

“Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will help you; I will hold on to you with My righteous right hand.”

Isaiah 41:10, HCSB

God is revealed in His Word, through His faithfulness, and by the Holy Spirit indwelling us when we believe. Trust God.

VerseD: Philippians 2:3

Do nothing out of rivalry or conceit, but in humility consider others as more important than yourselves.

Philippians 2:3, HCSB

God reveals Himself through His people, so when we humbly serve others out of love, they see the same love Christ showed us.

VerseD: Psalm 19:1

The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky proclaims the work of His hands.

Psalm 19:1, HCSB

God reveals Himself in so many ways if we are willing to see it, including in the vast and orderly cosmos.

VerseD: Proverbs 16:3

Commit your activities to the Lord, and your plans will be achieved.

Proverbs 16:3, HCSB

God is faithful to keep His promises, and He has promised to guide us and help us through life. As our life aligns more with His will, we find we want to do the things He wants.