Our dependable North Star ∙∙

Our dependable North Star ∙∙ Whatever is good and perfect comes down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens. He never changes or casts a shifting shadow. – James 1:17 Psalms 136:3-9 3 Give thanks to the Lord of lords. His faithful love endures forever.4 Give thanks toContinue reading “Our dependable North Star ∙∙”

Choices reveal character ∙

Choices reveal character ∙ After all the land was divided among the tribes, the Israelites gave a piece of land to Joshua as his allocation. For the LORD had said he could have any town he wanted. He chose Timnath-Serah in the hill country of Ephraim. He rebuilt the town and lived there. – JoshuaContinue reading “Choices reveal character ∙”

Epic failure ∙∙

Epic failure ∙∙ If you think you are standing strong, be careful not to fall. – 1 Corinthians 10:12 Luke 22:32 31 Simon, Simon, behold, Satan has demanded permission to sift you like wheat.32 but I have prayed for you, that your faith may not fail; and you, when once you have turned again, strengthenContinue reading “Epic failure ∙∙”

Auditors not wanted ∙∙

Auditors not wanted ∙∙ Don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves. – James 1:22 James 1:23-25 23 For if you listen to the word and don’t obey, it is like glancing at your face in a mirror.24 You see yourself, walk away, and forgetContinue reading “Auditors not wanted ∙∙”

Spiritual snakebite ∙∙

Spiritual snakebite ∙∙ Just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of Man be lifted up. – John 3:14 John 3:14-18 14 And as Moses lifted up the bronze snake on a pole in the wilderness, so the Son of Man must be lifted up,15 so that everyoneContinue reading “Spiritual snakebite ∙∙”