God Does Not Have Grandchildren ∙∙∙

God Does Not Have Grandchildren ∙∙∙ Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger by the way you treat them. Rather, bring them up with the discipline and instruction that comes from the Lord. – Ephesians 6:4 Deuteronomy 6:5-7 You must love the LORD your God with your whole mind, your whole being, and allContinue reading “God Does Not Have Grandchildren ∙∙∙”

The Wonder of Calm, Gentle Self-Awareness ∙∙

The Wonder of Calm, Gentle Self-Awareness ∙∙ Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. – Matthew 11:29 Psalms 131:1-2 O LORD, my heart is not proud; my eyes are not haughty. I don’t concern myself with mattersContinue reading “The Wonder of Calm, Gentle Self-Awareness ∙∙”

The Place of Highest Honor ∙∙∙

The Place of Highest Honor ∙∙∙ God elevated him to the place of highest honor and gave him the name above all other names. – Philippians 2:9 Colossians 1:15-22 Christ is the visible image of the invisible God. He existed before anything was created and is supreme over all creation, for through him God createdContinue reading “The Place of Highest Honor ∙∙∙”

Coming to Your Census ∙∙

Coming to Your Census ∙∙ David said to Joab and the army commanders, “Take a census of all the tribes of Israel – from Dan in the north to Beersheba in the south – so I may know how many people there are.” – 2 Samuel 24:2 2 Samuel 24:10 But after he had takenContinue reading “Coming to Your Census ∙∙”