To an unknown God ∙∙

To an unknown God ∙∙ God replied to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM. Say this to the people of Israel: I AM has sent me to you.” – Exodus 3:14 Acts 17:23-31  23 As I was walking along, I saw your many shrines. And one of your altars had this inscription on it: “ToContinue reading “To an unknown God ∙∙”

Retrogression∙∙

Retrogression ∙∙ We must pay much closer attention to what we have heard so that we do not drift away from it. – Hebrews 2:1 Hebrews 5:11-14  11 You have become dull of hearing.  12 You have been believers so long now that you ought to be teaching others. Instead, you need someone to teachContinue reading “Retrogression∙∙”

Radiant with joy ∙∙

Radiant with joy ∙∙ They looked to Him and were radiant, and their faces will never be ashamed. – Psalms 34:5 Psalms 34:1-8  1 I will praise the LORD at all times. I will constantly speak his praises.  2 I will boast only in the LORD; let all who are helpless take heart.  3 Come,Continue reading “Radiant with joy ∙∙”

Truth and flattery with a hook ∙

Truth and flattery with a hook ∙ Teacher, we know that You are truthful and teach the way of God in truth and defer to no one, for You are not partial to any. – Matthew 22:16 Matthew 22:20-26  20 Watching for their opportunity, the leaders sent spies pretending to be honest men. They triedContinue reading “Truth and flattery with a hook ∙”

Broken lives and wounded hearts ∙∙

Broken lives and wounded hearts ∙∙ But I am a worm and not a man. I am scorned and despised by all! – Psalms 22:6 Isaiah 48:17-22  17 This is what the LORD says – your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: I am the LORD your God, who teaches you what is good forContinue reading “Broken lives and wounded hearts ∙∙”