Imperfection ∙

Imperfection ∙ Therefore, you are to be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect. – Matthew 5:48 James 1:2-4  2 Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials,  3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance.  4 And let endurance have its perfect result so that you may be perfectContinue reading “Imperfection ∙”

Does God change His mind?

Does God change His mind? The faithful love of the LORD never ends! His mercies never cease. – Lamentations 3:22 1 Samuel 15:29 “Also the Glory of Israel will not lie or change His mind; for He is not a man that He should change His mind.” 1 Samuel 15:29 And also the Glory ofContinue reading “Does God change His mind?”

We may give up on God, but He never gives up on us

We may give up on God, but He never gives up on us If we are unfaithful, he remains faithful, for he cannot deny who he is. – 2 Timothy 2:13 Jeremiah 1:4-10  4 The LORD gave me this message:  5 “I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb. Before you wereContinue reading “We may give up on God, but He never gives up on us”

Hearing from God

Hearing from God I didn’t tell anyone what my God had laid on my heart to do for Jerusalem. – Nehemiah 2:12 John 10:27-29  27 My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.  28 I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them awayContinue reading “Hearing from God”

Caring enough to confront

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  4 Anger is cruel, and wrath is like a flood, but jealousy is even more dangerous.  5 An open rebuke is better than hidden love!  6 Wounds from a sincere friendContinue reading “Caring enough to confront”