Be excellent ∙∙ God has given us everything we need to live a godly life through his divine power. We have received all of this by coming to know him, the one who called us to himself using his marvelous glory and excellence. And because of his glory and excellence, he has given us greatContinue reading “Be excellent ∙∙”
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Have mercy ∙
Have mercy ∙ LORD, have mercy on me. – Psalms 9:13 Luke 18:9-14 9 Then Jesus told this story to some who had great confidence in their own righteousness and scorned everyone else: 10 “Two men went to the Temple to pray. One was a Pharisee, and the other was a despised tax collector.”Continue reading “Have mercy ∙”
Son of Encouragement ∙∙
Son of Encouragement ∙∙ There was Joseph, the one the apostles nicknamed Barnabas (which means “Son of Encouragement”). – Acts 4:36 1 Thessalonians 5:11-18 11 So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing. 14 Brothers and sisters, we urge you to warn those who are lazy. Encourage thoseContinue reading “Son of Encouragement ∙∙”
God don’t make no junk! ∙
God don’t make no junk! ∙ For we are God’s masterpiece. – Ephesians 2:10 Isaiah 64:8 O LORD, you are our Father. We are the clay, and you are the potter. We all are formed by your hand. Isaiah 29:16 How foolish can you be? He is the Potter, and he is certainly greater thanContinue reading “God don’t make no junk! ∙”
Idealized idols ∙∙
Idealized idols ∙∙ Because of the privilege and authority God has given me, I give each of you this warning: Don’t think you are better than you really are. Be honest in your evaluation of yourselves, measuring yourselves by the faith God has given us.- Romans 12:3 1 Timothy 1:12-16 12 I thank Christ JesusContinue reading “Idealized idols ∙∙”
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