Caring Enough to Confront ∙

Caring Enough to Confront ∙ Faithful are the wounds of a friend, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful. – Proverbs 27:6 Proverbs 27:4-9 Anger is cruel, and wrath is like a flood, but jealousy is even more dangerous. An open rebuke is better than hidden love! Wounds from a sincere friend are betterContinue reading “Caring Enough to Confront ∙”

Be pitiful ∙∙

Be pitiful ∙∙ May God, who gives this patience and encouragement, help you live in complete harmony with each other, as is fitting for followers of Christ Jesus. – Romans 15:5 2 Corinthians 1:3-5 3 All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source ofContinue reading “Be pitiful ∙∙”

From prison to praise ∙∙

From prison to praise ∙∙ You have turned my mourning into joyful dancing . . . And clothed me with joy. – Psalms 30:11 Psalms 30:1-12 1 A psalm of David. A song for the dedication of the Temple. I will exalt you, LORD, for you rescued me. You refused to let my enemies triumphContinue reading “From prison to praise ∙∙”