Swim the last half mile ∙

Swim the last half mile ∙ Whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through him to God the Father. – Colossians 3:17 Ephesians 5:8-20 8 Live as children of light 14 for the light makes everything visible. This is why it is said,Continue reading “Swim the last half mile ∙”

Be careful what you ask for ∙∙

Be careful what you ask for ∙∙ So he gave them what they asked for, but sent leanness into their soul. – Psalms 106:15 Psalms 78:23-25  23 But he commanded the skies to open; he opened the doors of heaven.  24 He rained down manna for them to eat; he gave them bread from heaven.Continue reading “Be careful what you ask for ∙∙”

What can you expect from dirt? ∙∙

What can you expect from dirt? ∙∙ For you are dust, and to dust you shall return. – Genesis 3:19 All flesh would perish together, and man would return to dust. – Job 34:15 Psalms 103:13-22  13 The LORD is like a father to his children, tender and compassionate to those who fear him.  14Continue reading “What can you expect from dirt? ∙∙”

Be careful what you ask for ∙∙

Be careful what you ask for ∙∙ So he gave them what they asked for, but sent leanness into their soul. – Psalms 106:15 Psalms 78:23-25  23 But he commanded the skies to open; he opened the doors of heaven.  24 He rained down manna for them to eat; he gave them bread from heaven.Continue reading “Be careful what you ask for ∙∙”

The course of temptation ∙

The course of temptation ∙ Temptation comes from our own desires, which entice us and drag us away. – James 1:14 James 1:13-16  13 Let no one say when he is tempted: “My temptation comes from God.” For God himself is untemptable by evil and tempts no one.  14 But temptation comes to each one,Continue reading “The course of temptation ∙”