Disdainful sniffing ∙∙ “You also say, ‘My, how tiresome it is!’ And you disdainfully sniff at it,” says the LORD of Heaven’s armies. – Malachi 1:13 Jeremiah 29:12-13 12 In those days when you pray, I will listen.13 If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me. Anhedonia is a rare and unusual word.Continue reading “Disdainful sniffing ∙∙”
Category Archives: 21st Century Biblical Reflections
What makes something holy? ∙
What makes something holy? ∙ I, the LORD, am holy. – Leviticus 20:26 Deuteronomy 26:18-19 18 The LORD has declared today that you are his people, his own special treasure, just as he promised, and that you must obey all his commands.19 And if you do, he will set you high above all the otherContinue reading “What makes something holy? ∙”
Seeing the unseen ∙∙
Seeing the unseen ∙∙ From the time the world was created, people have seen the earth, sky, and all that God made. They can clearly see his invisible qualities – his eternal power and divine nature. So, they have no excuse whatsoever for not knowing God. – Romans 1:20 Psalms 33:6-9 6 The LORD merelyContinue reading “Seeing the unseen ∙∙”
Heart calluses ∙∙
Heart calluses ∙∙ I want you to understand this mystery, dear brothers and sisters, so that you will not feel proud about yourselves. Some of the people of Israel have hard hearts, but this will last only until the full number of Gentiles comes to Christ. – Romans 11:25 Ephesians 4:18-19 18 Their minds areContinue reading “Heart calluses ∙∙”
Hidden pride ∙∙
Hidden pride ∙∙ The LORD detests the proud; they will surely be punished. – Proverbs 16:5 Proverbs 16:17-22 17 The path of the virtuous leads away from evil; whoever follows that path is safe.18 Pride goes before destruction and haughtiness before a fall.19 Better to live humbly with the poor than to share plunder withContinue reading “Hidden pride ∙∙”
Dr H Reflections 