We need only ask ∙

We need only ask ∙ Show me the right path, O LORD; point out the road for me to follow. – Psalms 25:4 Psalms 143:4-11   4 I am losing all hope; I am paralyzed with fear.  5 I remember the days of old. I ponder all your great works and think about what you haveContinue reading “We need only ask ∙”

Personal achievement ∙∙

Personal achievement ∙∙ In humility, value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. – Philippians 2:3-4 James 4:1-10  1 What is causing the quarrels and fights among you? Don’t they come from the evil desires at war within you?  2 You want whatContinue reading “Personal achievement ∙∙”

When the going gets tough ∙∙

When the going gets tough ∙∙ So be on your guard, not asleep like the others. Stay alert and be clearheaded. – 1 Thessalonians 5:6 Luke 22:39-40, 45-46  39 Then, accompanied by the disciples, Jesus left the upstairs room and went as usual to the Mount of Olives.  40 There he told them, “Pray thatContinue reading “When the going gets tough ∙∙”

The paradox of pain ∙∙

The paradox of pain ∙∙ For our present troubles are small and won’t last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever! – 2 Corinthians 4:17 2 Corinthians 4:17-18  17 For momentary, light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond allContinue reading “The paradox of pain ∙∙”

Furever families

Furever families David, the servant of the LORD. He sang this song to the LORD on the day the LORD rescued him from all his enemies and from Saul. He sang: I love you, LORD; you are my strength. – Psalms 18:1 Psalms 18:2-6  2 The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my savior;Continue reading “Furever families”