The Bad Boys of Bethel 23 Elisha left Jericho and went up to Bethel. As he was walking along the road, a group of boys from the town began mocking and making fun of him. “Go away, baldy!” they chanted. “Go away, baldy!” 24 Elisha turned around and looked at them, and he cursed themContinue reading “The Bad Boys of Bethel”
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When wrong feels right ∙∙
When wrong feels right ∙∙ There is a path that seems right for each person, but it ultimately leads to death. – Proverbs 14:12 James 1:13-16 13 Remember, when you are being tempted, do not say, “God is tempting me.” God is never tempted to do wrong, and he never tempts anyone else. 14 TemptationContinue reading “When wrong feels right ∙∙”
Strengthen your core ∙∙
Strengthen your core ∙∙ Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. – Psalms 51:10 Psalms 51:1-12 1 Be gracious to me, O God, according to Your lovingkindness; According to the greatness of Your compassion, blot out my transgressions. 2 Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity and cleanseContinue reading “Strengthen your core ∙∙”
Any old pot ∙∙
Any old pot ∙∙ We now have this light shining in our hearts, but we ourselves are like fragile clay jars containing this great treasure. This clarifies that our great power is from God, not from ourselves. – 2 Corinthians 4:7 1 Timothy 1:12-16 12 I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given meContinue reading “Any old pot ∙∙”
Last shadow ∙∙∙
Last shadow ∙∙∙ For He rescued us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son. – Colossians 1:13 John 8:12 Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, becauseContinue reading “Last shadow ∙∙∙”