Self-sacrifice ∙∙ There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. – John 15:13 Romans 5:6-10 6 When we were utterly helpless, Christ came at just the right time and died for us sinners. 7 Now, most people would not be willing to die for an upright person, though someoneContinue reading “Self-sacrifice ∙∙”
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Wise living ∙
Wise living ∙ If you listen to constructive criticism, you will be at home among the wise. – Proverbs 15:31 Proverbs 15:31-32 31 He whose ear listens to the life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise. 32 He who neglects discipline despises himself, but he who listens to reproof acquires understanding. In our fallen world,Continue reading “Wise living ∙”
Unforgiveness and the torturers ∙∙
Unforgiveness and the torturers ∙∙ My heavenly Father will do that to you if you refuse to forgive your brothers and sisters from your heart. – Matthew 18:35 Matthew 18:31-34 31 When some of the other servants saw this, they were very upset. They went to the king and told him everything that had happened.Continue reading “Unforgiveness and the torturers ∙∙”
Call for backup ∙
Call for backup ∙ [The Holy Spirit] will remind you of everything I have said to you. – John 14:26 John 14:16-27 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever, 17 even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neitherContinue reading “Call for backup ∙”
Hope deferred ∙
Hope deferred ∙ Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but desire fulfilled is a tree of life. – Proverbs 13:12 Psalms 119:81 I am worn out waiting for your rescue, but I have put my hope in your word. Psalms 73:26 My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains theContinue reading “Hope deferred ∙”
