Out Damned Spot

Out Damned Spot “Come now, and let us reason together,” Says the LORD, “Though your sins are as scarlet, They will be as white as snow; Though they are red like crimson, They will be like wool.” – Isaiah 1:18 Isaiah 1:15-18  15 When you lift up your hands in prayer, I will not look.Continue reading “Out Damned Spot”

A family for the lonely ∙

A family for the lonely ∙ I hold you by your right hand – I, the LORD your God. And I say to you, Don’t be afraid. I am here to help you. – Isaiah 41:13 Psalms 68:4-6  4 Sing praises to God and to his name! Sing loud praises to him who rides theContinue reading “A family for the lonely ∙”

Bibliophilia ∙

Bibliophilia ∙ Those who love Your law have great peace, and nothing shall offend them. – Psalms 119:165 Psalms 119:159-165  159 See how I love your commandments, LORD. Give back my life because of your unfailing love.  160 The very essence of your words is truth; all your just regulations will stand forever.  161 PowerfulContinue reading “Bibliophilia ∙”

Recalculating ∙∙

Recalculating ∙∙ We can make our plans, but the LORD determines our steps. – Proverbs 16:9 Proverbs 16:1-3  1 We can make our own plans, but the LORD gives the right answer.  2 People may be pure in their own eyes, but the LORD examines their motives.  3 Commit your actions to the LORD, andContinue reading “Recalculating ∙∙”

Straight thinking ∙∙

Straight thinking ∙∙ Commit your works to the LORD, and your plans will be established. – Proverbs 16:3 James 1:6-8  6 But when you ask him, be sure that your faith is in God alone. Do not waver, for a person with divided loyalty is as unsettled as a wave of the sea that isContinue reading “Straight thinking ∙∙”