Category Archives: 21st Century Biblical Reflections

Sentinel chickens ∙∙

Sentinel chickens ∙∙ O Jerusalem, I have posted watchmen on your walls; they will pray day and night, continually. Take no rest, all you who pray to the LORD. – Isaiah 62:6 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6  1 Now, concerning how and when all this will happen, dear brothers and sisters, we do not really need toContinue reading “Sentinel chickens ∙∙”

Gratitude is the key to seeing God ∙

Gratitude is the key to seeing God ∙ The LORD gave me what I had, and the LORD has taken it away. Praise the name of the LORD! – Job 1:21 Job 1:14-22  14 A messenger arrived at Job’s home with this news: “Your oxen were plowing, with the donkeys feeding beside them,  15 whenContinue reading “Gratitude is the key to seeing God ∙”

Friendly persuasion ∙∙

Friendly persuasion ∙∙ Because we understand our fearful responsibility to the Lord, we work hard to persuade others. – 2 Corinthians 5:11 John 16:7-11  7 But I tell you the truth, it is best for you that I go away because if I do not, the Helper will not come. If I do go away,Continue reading “Friendly persuasion ∙∙”

A kindred spirit who genuinely cares

A kindred spirit who genuinely cares ∙ I have no one else of kindred spirit who will genuinely be concerned for your welfare. – Philippians 2:20 Philippians 2:20-21  20 I have no one else like Timothy who genuinely cares about your welfare.  21 All the others care only for themselves and not for what mattersContinue reading “A kindred spirit who genuinely cares”