Analysis paralysis ∙∙

Analysis paralysis ∙∙ Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers. – Psalms 1:1 Hebrews 11:24-27  24 It was by faith that Moses, when he grew up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter.  25 He choseContinue reading “Analysis paralysis ∙∙”

Roll over ∙∙

Roll over ∙∙ Commit your works to the LORD, and your plans will succeed. – Proverbs 16:3 1 Peter 5:5-7  5 Serve each other in humility, for “God opposes the proud but favors the humble.”  6 So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time, he will lift you upContinue reading “Roll over ∙∙”

Quiet Strength ∙

Quiet Strength ∙ In quietness and trust is your strength. – Isaiah 30:15 Isaiah 30:15-21  15 This is what the Sovereign LORD, the Holy One of Israel, says: “Only in returning to me and resting in me will you be saved. In quietness and confidence is your strength. But you would have none of it.Continue reading “Quiet Strength ∙”

Deplorable inferiors ∙∙

Deplorable inferiors ∙∙ Instead, God chose things the world considers foolish in order to shame those who think they are wise. And he chose things that are powerless to shame those who are powerful. God chose things despised by the world, things considered worthless, and used them to bring to nothing what the world considersContinue reading “Deplorable inferiors ∙∙”

The appearance of evil ∙

The appearance of evil ∙ But examine everything carefully; hold fast to that which is good. Abstain from every form of evil. – 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22 Job 1:8 Have you noticed my servant Job? He is the finest man in all the earth. He is blameless – a man of complete integrity. He fears GodContinue reading “The appearance of evil ∙”