Teddy bear or Grizzly bear ∙ Those who are dominated by the sinful nature think about sinful things, but those who the Holy Spirit controls think about things that please the Spirit. For the sinful nature is always hostile to God. It never did obey God’s laws, and it never will. – Romans 8:5,7 RomansContinue reading “Teddy bear or Grizzly bear ∙”
Category Archives: 21st Century Biblical Reflections
Unworthy belonging ∙∙
Unworthy belonging ∙∙ Have mercy on me, O God, according to your lovingkindness. – Psalms 51:1 Psalms 51:1-7 1 A Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet went to him after he had gone into Bathsheba. Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy, blot out myContinue reading “Unworthy belonging ∙∙”
Idols in the heart ∙∙
Idols in the heart ∙∙ Do not give the devil an opportunity. – Ephesians 4:27 Ezekiel 14:4-6 4 Tell them, “This is what the Sovereign LORD says: The people of Israel have set up idols in their hearts and fallen into sin, and then they go to a prophet asking for a message. So I,Continue reading “Idols in the heart ∙∙”
Servant leadership ∙
Servant leadership ∙ Now Joshua, son of Nun, was full of the spirit of wisdom, for Moses had laid his hands on him. – Deuteronomy 34:9 Joshua 1:1-10 1 After the death of Moses, the LORD’s servant, the LORD, spoke to Joshua, son of Nun, Moses’ assistant. He said,2 Moses, my servant, is dead. Therefore,Continue reading “Servant leadership ∙”
A waste of words ∙∙∙
A waste of words ∙∙∙ Don’t waste your breath on fools, for they will despise the wisest advice. – Proverbs 23:9 Matthew 13:12-15 12 For to the one who has, more will be given, and he will have an abundance, but from the one who has not, even what he has will be taken away.Continue reading “A waste of words ∙∙∙”
