Hunted ∙∙

For the LORD corrects those he loves, just as a father corrects a child in whom he delights. – Proverbs 3:12 Lamentations 3:52-53  52 For no good reason, my enemies hunted me down like a bird.  53 They shut me up in a pit and threw stones at me. The Tarnished History of Christianity TheContinue reading “Hunted ∙∙”

As far as the East is from the West ∙∙

As far as the East is from the West ∙∙ As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us. Psalms 103:12 Psalms 103:2-14  2 Let all that I am praise the LORD; may I never forget the good things he does for me.  3 He forgivesContinue reading “As far as the East is from the West ∙∙”

Training wheels ∙∙

Training wheels ∙∙ Therefore, the Law has become our tutor to lead us to Christ, so that we may be justified by faith. – Galatians 3:24 Galatians 3:21-26  21 If the law could give us new life, we could be made right with God by obeying it.  22 But the Scriptures declare that we areContinue reading “Training wheels ∙∙”

Pleasures forevermore ∙∙

Pleasures forevermore ∙∙ You will not abandon me to the realm of the dead . . .. You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence. – Psalms 16:10-11 Psalms 16:1-11  1 A Psalm of David. Keep me safe, O God, for I have come toContinue reading “Pleasures forevermore ∙∙”

Quieter heartbreaks ∙∙

Quieter heartbreaks ∙∙ The LORD is a shelter for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. – Psalms 9:9 Matthew 24:3-9  3 Tell us, when will these things happen, and what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?  4 And Jesus answered and said to them, SeeContinue reading “Quieter heartbreaks ∙∙”