Squeezed into a mold ∙ Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind. – Romans 12:2 1 Peter 1:13-23 13 So think clearly and exercise self-control. Look forward to the gracious salvation that will come to you when Jesus Christ is revealed to the world. 14 SoContinue reading “Squeezed into a mold ∙”
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A Tale of Two Kings ∙
A Tale of Two Kings ∙ Unfailing love and faithfulness protect the king; his throne is made secure through love. – Proverbs 20:28 Proverbs 30:7-9 7 O God, I beg two favors from you; let me have them before I die. 8 First, help me never to tell a lie. Second, give me neither povertyContinue reading “A Tale of Two Kings ∙”
A letter of recommendation ∙∙
A letter of recommendation ∙∙ But who do you say that I am? This question, posed by Jesus to His disciples, is a pivotal moment in the Gospels. It challenges us to consider our own understanding of Jesus’ identity and the implications of our belief in Him. – Mark 8:29 Mark 8:27-29 27 And Jesus wentContinue reading “A letter of recommendation ∙∙”
Envy and “The Whack” ∙∙
Envy and “The Whack” ∙∙ Pay careful attention to your own work, for then you will get the satisfaction of a job well done, and you won’t need to compare yourself to anyone else. – Galatians 6:4 Genesis 4:2-9 2 When they grew up, Abel became a shepherd, while Cain cultivated the ground. 3 WhenContinue reading “Envy and “The Whack” ∙∙”
The fiction of material satisfaction ∙∙
The fiction of material satisfaction ∙∙ Beware! Guard against every kind of greed. Life is not measured by how much you own. – Luke 12:15 Luke 12:16-21 16 Then Jesus told them a story: A rich man had a fertile farm that produced fine crops. 17 He said to himself, “What should I do? IContinue reading “The fiction of material satisfaction ∙∙”
