Rising Hope or Looming Catastrophe ∙∙ We know that we are children of God and that the world around us is under the control of the evil one. – 1 John 5:19 Habakkuk 3:3-5 I see God moving across the deserts from Edom, the Holy One coming from Mount Paran. His brilliant splendor fills theContinue reading “Rising Hope or Looming Catastrophe ∙∙”
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The Everywhere-Nowhere Future ∙∙
The Everywhere-Nowhere Future ∙∙ Look! I am creating new heavens and a new earth, and no one will even think about the old ones anymore. – Isaiah 65:17 2 Peter 3:12-13 Looking forward to the day of God and hurrying it along. On that day, he will set the heavens on fire, and the elementsContinue reading “The Everywhere-Nowhere Future ∙∙”
Pure and Undefiled Religion ∙∙-
Pure and Undefiled Religion ∙∙ Pure and undefiled religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you. – James 1:27 Isaiah 1:17-18 Learn to do good. Seek justice. Help the oppressed. Defend the cause of orphans. Fight for theContinue reading “Pure and Undefiled Religion ∙∙-“
Making provision ∙∙
Making provision ∙∙ Don’t let yourself think about ways to indulge your evil desires. – Romans 13:14 Galatians 5:16-17 16 So I say, let the Holy Spirit guide your lives. Then you won’t be doing what your sinful nature craves. 17 The sinful nature wants to do evil, which is just the opposite of whatContinue reading “Making provision ∙∙”
Quieter heartbreaks ∙∙
Quieter heartbreaks ∙∙ The LORD is a shelter for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. – Psalms 9:9 Matthew 24:3-9 3 Tell us, when will these things happen, and what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age? 4 And Jesus answered and said to them, SeeContinue reading “Quieter heartbreaks ∙∙”
The enemy of my enemy is my friend ∙
The enemy of my enemy is my friend ∙∙ You boast, “We have made a covenant with death, And with Sheol we have made a pact. . The coming destruction can never touch us, for we have made falsehood our refuge and we have concealed ourselves with deception.” – Isaiah 28:15 Isaiah 28:16-18 16 Therefore,Continue reading “The enemy of my enemy is my friend ∙”
Growing old ∙∙
Growing old ∙∙ Seventy years are given to us! Some even live to be eighty. But even the best years are filled with pain and trouble; soon, they disappear, and we fly away. – Psalms 90:10 Ecclesiastes 12:1-14 1 Don’t let the excitement of youth cause you to forget your Creator. Honor him in yourContinue reading “Growing old ∙∙”
Black Swan Events ∙∙
Black Swan Events ∙∙ [The Lord Jesus Christ] was shown to be the Son of God when he was raised from the dead by the power of the Holy Spirit. He is Jesus Christ our Lord. – Romans 1:4 1 Peter 1:3-5 3 All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. ItContinue reading “Black Swan Events ∙∙”
