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Meaningful Words Require Devotion (5/25/2025)
“ ‘ To what purpose is the multitude of your sacrifices to Me?’ Says the Lord. “I have had enough of burnt offerings of rams And the fat...
Joe Norton
May 25, 20251 min read


The Choice: Carnal or Spiritual (5/18/2024)
“ For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace ” ( Romans 8:6 ) . As he continues his...
Joe Norton
May 18, 20251 min read


Food Without Salt (5/11/2025)
“Can flavorless food be eaten without salt? Or is there any taste in the white of an egg ?” ( Job 6:6 ) . In the midst of his...
Joe Norton
May 11, 20251 min read


Put Off Filthy Communication (5/4/2025)
A study of Colossians 3:8—Part 4 “But now you yourselves are to put off all these: anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy language...
Joe Norton
May 4, 20251 min read


Blasphemy (4/27/2025)
A study of Colossians 3:8—Part 3 “But now you yourselves are to put off all these: anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy , filthy language...
Joe Norton
Apr 27, 20251 min read


Malice (4/20/2025)
A study of Colossians 3:8—Part 2 “ But now you yourselves are to put off all these: anger, wrath, malice , blasphemy, filthy language...
Joe Norton
Apr 19, 20251 min read


Anger and Wrath (4/13/2025)
A study of Colossians 3:8—Part 1 “ But now you yourselves are to put off all these: anger , wrath , malice, blasphemy, filthy...
Joe Norton
Apr 13, 20251 min read


Ways to Praise God (4/6/2025)
“Praise the Lord, O my soul! While I live I will praise the Lord; I will sing praises to my God while I have my being ” ( Psalm 146:1-2 )...
Joe Norton
Apr 6, 20251 min read


A Passionate Plea for Commitment (3/30/2025)
“ O Timothy! Guard what was committed to your trust, avoiding the profane and idle babblings and contradictions of what is falsely...
Joe Norton
Mar 30, 20251 min read


The Ultimate Good (3/23/2025)
Completion of Psalm 100 “For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting, And His truth endures to all generations ” ( Psalm 100:05 ) ....
Joe Norton
Mar 23, 20251 min read


Gratitude and Praise (3/16/2025)
Continuation of Psalm 100 “Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, And into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His...
Joe Norton
Mar 16, 20251 min read


Gladly Serve the Lord (3/9/2025)
“Make a joyful shout to the Lord, all you lands! Serve the Lord with gladness; Come before His presence with singing. Know that the ...
Joe Norton
Mar 9, 20251 min read


The Wisdom of God (3/2/2025)
“ Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men ” ( 1 Corinthians 1:25 ) . Trying to...
Joe Norton
Mar 2, 20251 min read


Learning from Jesus (2/23/2025)
“Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls ” ( Matthew 11:29...
Joe Norton
Feb 23, 20251 min read


Pleasant Words (2/16/2025)
“Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, Sweetness to the soul and health to the bones ” ( Proverbs 16:24 ) . Solomon’s droplets of...
Joe Norton
Feb 16, 20251 min read


One In Christ (2/9/2025)
“I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe in Me through their word; that they all may be one, as You, Father,...
Joe Norton
Feb 9, 20251 min read


Prevention Is the Key (2/2/2025)
“The beginning of strife is like releasing water; Therefore stop contention before a quarrel starts ” ( Proverbs 17:14 ) . The preacher...
Joe Norton
Feb 2, 20251 min read


Learning from Job (1/26/2025)
Teachings from Job 37 “As for the Almighty, we cannot find Him; He is excellent in power, In judgment and abundant justice; He does not...
Joe Norton
Jan 26, 20251 min read


Stand Still and Listen to God (1/19/2025)
Teachings from Job 37 “He causes it to come. Whether for correction, Or for His land, Or for mercy ” Listen to this, O Job. Stand...
Joe Norton
Jan 19, 20251 min read


God’s Inexplicable Power (1/12/2025)
Teachings from Job 37 “God thunders marvelously with His voice; He does great things which we cannot comprehend ” ( Job 37:5 ) . ...
Joe Norton
Jan 12, 20251 min read
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