Circuit riders ∙

Circuit riders ∙ It was also written that this message would be proclaimed in the authority of his name to all the nations, beginning in Jerusalem: There is forgiveness of sins for all who repent. – Luke 24:47 Acts 1:8-9  8 You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you willContinue reading “Circuit riders ∙”

What is the basis for hope? ∙∙

What is the basis for hope? ∙∙ His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. – Lamentations 3:23-24 Lamentations 3:1-3  1 I have seen the afflictions that come from the rod of the LORD’s anger.  2 He has led me into darkness, shutting out all light.  3 He has turnedContinue reading “What is the basis for hope? ∙∙”

Compassionate touch ∙∙

Compassionate touch ∙∙ Moved with compassion, Jesus reached out and touched him. – Mark 1:41 Matthew 8:1-4  1 Large crowds followed Jesus as he came down the mountainside.  2 Suddenly, a man with leprosy approached him and knelt before him. “Lord,” the man said, “if you are willing, you can heal me and make meContinue reading “Compassionate touch ∙∙”

We are called the children of God, and such we are! ∙∙

We are called the children of God, and such we are! ∙∙ See how great a love the Father has bestowed on us, that we would be called children of God; and such we are. – 1 John 3:1 Romans 8:16 The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God.Continue reading “We are called the children of God, and such we are! ∙∙”

Who You Gonna Call? ∙∙

Who You Gonna Call? ∙∙ During the eighth year of his reign, while he was still young, Josiah began to seek the God of his ancestor, David. Then, in the twelfth year, he began to purify Judah and Jerusalem, destroying all the pagan shrines, the Asherah poles, and the carved idols and cast images. –Continue reading “Who You Gonna Call? ∙∙”