Caring Enough to Confront ∙ Faithful are the wounds of a friend, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful. – Proverbs 27:6 Proverbs 27:4-9 Anger is cruel, and wrath is like a flood, but jealousy is even more dangerous. An open rebuke is better than hidden love! Wounds from a sincere friend are betterContinue reading “Caring Enough to Confront ∙”
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Jonah the Reluctant Prophet ∙∙
Jonah the Reluctant Prophet ∙∙ As my life was slipping away, I remembered the LORD. And my earnest prayer went out to you in your holy Temple. – Jonah 2:7 Jonah 2:1-10 1 Then Jonah prayed to the LORD his God from inside the fish. 2 He said, I cried out to the LORD inContinue reading “Jonah the Reluctant Prophet ∙∙”
Preach the Word ∙∙
Preach the Word ∙∙ Preach the word of God. Be prepared, whether the time is favorable or not. Patiently correct, rebuke, and encourage your people with good teaching. – 2 Timothy 4:2 2 Timothy 4:2-4 2 Preach the message, be ready whether it is convenient or not, reprove, rebuke, and exhort with complete patience andContinue reading “Preach the Word ∙∙”
Choose life ∙
Choose life ∙ Today I have given you the choice between life and death, between blessings and curses. Now I call on heaven and earth to witness the choice you make. Oh, that you would choose life so that you and your descendants might live! – Deuteronomy 30:19 Isaiah 5:20-25 20 What sorrow for thoseContinue reading “Choose life ∙”