He cannot deny Himself ∙

He cannot deny Himself ∙ If we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself. – 2 Timothy 2:13 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24  23 Now may the God of peace make you holy in every way, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless until our Lord Jesus Christ comesContinue reading “He cannot deny Himself ∙”

So let it be written ∙

So let it be written ∙ I now teach you these decrees and regulations just as the LORD my God commanded me so that you may obey them. – Deuteronomy 4:5 Nehemiah 8:6,8  6 Then Ezra praised the LORD, the great God, and all the people chanted, “Amen! Amen!” as they lifted their hands. ThenContinue reading “So let it be written ∙”

This hurts me more than . . . ∙

This hurts me more than . . . ∙ For the LORD corrects those he loves, just as a father corrects a child in whom he delights. – Proverbs 3:12 Lamentations 3:31-33  31 For no one is abandoned by the Lord forever.  32 Though he brings grief, he also shows compassion because of the greatnessContinue reading “This hurts me more than . . . ∙”

Solid rock or shifting sand ∙

Solid rock or shifting sand ∙ Everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. – Matthew 7:24 Matthew 7:24-27  24 Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house onContinue reading “Solid rock or shifting sand ∙”

The love of many will grow cold

The love of many will grow cold Because lawlessness will be increased, the love of many will grow cold. – Matthew 24:12 2 Timothy 3:1-5  1 You should know this, Timothy, that in the last days there will be very difficult times.  2 For people will love only themselves and their money. They will beContinue reading “The love of many will grow cold”