Refreshing Our Spirits With Scripture

3.16- The benefits of honesty with God. Others will learn from us the danger of sinning against God. We can truly sing of God’s grace. We can live as a broken but honest person. We can prosper in our relationship with other honest people. Psalm 51 [ a ] For the director of music. A psalm of David. When the prophet Nathan came to him after David had committed adultery with Bathsheba. 1  Have mercy on me, O God,      according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion      blot out my transgressions. 2  Wash away all my iniquity      and cleanse me from my sin. 3  For I know my transgressions,      and my sin is always before me. 4  Against you, you only, have I sinned      and done what is evil in your sight; so you are right in your verdict      and justified when you judge. 5  Surely I was sinful at birth,      sinful from the time my mother conceived me. 6  Yet you desired faithfulness even in the womb;      you taught me

3.15- On about 4.1.69, nearly 50 years ago there was a big change that came in my life. I had an idea about ministers that was off track. I thought that they were trying to get us to quit doing all the fun things in life so that we could have a good life after we died for an eternity. Then I had the chance to get to know God and His word in depth.   I was hired to be a public school teacher and coach.   This job led me to Boles Home School in September of 1968.   I was to teach PE, Biology, Bookkeeping, and Earth Science.   These were not revolutionary for me.   But there was another elective subject that I was asked to teach that changed everything in my life and thought structure. Prior to this date, 4.1.69, I thought ministers had this job. Stress men are foolish. Stress men are disobedient. Stress men are deceived. Stress men are enslaved by passions and pleasures. Stress men are full of malice, envy and hate. After spending six months digging into t

3.14- On 2.27.19 I watched a man who was an attorney who was asked what he hoped his children could learn from his mistakes. He said I hope they watch my life and can avoid doing what I did.  I followed the road of money and fame and power in this world.  It lead me to lose my relationship with my family.  It lead to me losing my ability to practice law.  It lead me to lose my freedom.  This is what my foolish life cost me. Titus 2. 11  For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. 12  It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, 13  while we wait for the blessed hope—the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, 14  who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good. 15  These, then, are the things you should teach. Encourage and rebuke with all aut

3.13- Jesus- Others- Yourself- JOY Philippians 2. 19  I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, that I also may be cheered when I receive news about you. 20  I have no one else like him, who will show genuine concern for your welfare. 21  For everyone looks out for their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ. 22  But you know that Timothy has proved himself, because as a son with his father he has served with me in the work of the gospel. 23  I hope, therefore, to send him as soon as I see how things go with me. 24  And I am confident in the Lord that I myself will come soon.

3.12- How to be an excellent worker? Realize the choices you make each day to work out your life destiny. Be known as a non grumbler and complainer. Refuse to be crooked, shady or deceitful. Be a happy person. Philippians 2. 12  Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, 13  for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose. 14  Do everything without grumbling or arguing, 15  so that you may become blameless and pure, “children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.” [ c ] Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky 16  as you hold firmly to the word of life. And then I will be able to boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor in vain. 17  But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service coming from your faith, I am glad and r

3.11- God wants everyone to be together celebrating life regardless of the kind of life they lead.    Some will be employees.   Some will own businesses and have employees that they lead.   Under God they are taught to care about each other and let life be a celebration of grace and love. Luke 15. 25  “Meanwhile, the older son was in the field. When he came near the house, he heard music and dancing. 26  So he called one of the servants and asked him what was going on. 27  ‘Your brother has come,’ he replied, ‘and your father has killed the fattened calf because he has him back safe and sound.’ 28  “The older brother became angry and refused to go in. So his father went out and pleaded with him. 29  But he answered his father, ‘Look! All these years I’ve been slaving for you and never disobeyed your orders. Yet you never gave me even a young goat so I could celebrate with my friends. 30  But when this son of yours who has squandered your property with prostitutes comes ho