The Value of Lowliness Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. – James 1:2 James 1:9-12 Believers who are poor have something to boast about, for God has honored them. And those who are rich should boast that God has humbled them. They will fade awayContinue reading “The Value of Lowliness”
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The Paradox of Pain ∙∙∙
The Paradox of Pain ∙∙∙ For our present troubles are small and won’t last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever! – 2 Corinthians 4:17 2 Corinthians 4:17-18 17 For momentary, light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond allContinue reading “The Paradox of Pain ∙∙∙”
Disappointments are inevitable – discouragement is a choice ∙
Disappointments are inevitable – discouragement is a choice ∙ For our present troubles are small and won’t last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever! – 2 Corinthians 4:17 Romans 8:18-24 18 Yet what we suffer now is nothing compared to the glory he willContinue reading “Disappointments are inevitable – discouragement is a choice ∙”
This hurts me more than . . . ∙
This hurts me more than . . . ∙ For the LORD corrects those he loves, just as a father corrects a child in whom he delights. – Proverbs 3:12 Lamentations 3:31-33 31 For no one is abandoned by the Lord forever. 32 Though he brings grief, he also shows compassion because of the greatnessContinue reading “This hurts me more than . . . ∙”
What is your AQ? ∙∙
What is your AQ? ∙∙ Even though Jesus was God’s Son, he learned obedience from the things he suffered. – Hebrews 5:8 2 Peter 1:5-8 5 In view of all this, make every effort to respond to God’s promises. Supplement your faith with a generous provision of moral excellence, and moral excellence with knowledge, 6Continue reading “What is your AQ? ∙∙”
Dr H Reflections 