Harps on the willows ∙∙

Harps on the willows ∙∙ The LORD said, “I will make Jerusalem a heap of ruins. Jackals will make their home there. I will destroy the towns of Judah so that no one will be able to live in them.” Jeremiah 9:11 Psalms 137:1-4  1 Beside the rivers of Babylon, we sat and wept asContinue reading “Harps on the willows ∙∙”

Failure to communicate? ∙∙

Failure to communicate? ∙∙ “If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear.” – Mark 4:23 Mark 4:23-25  23 “Anyone with ears to hear should listen and understand.”  24 Then he added, “Pay close attention to what you hear. The closer you listen, the more understanding you will be given – and you will receiveContinue reading “Failure to communicate? ∙∙”

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 ∙∙”

The few ∙

The few ∙ Don’t be afraid and don’t panic because of this huge army! For the battle is not yours, but God’s. – 2 Chronicles 20:15 Judges 7:2-7  2 The LORD said to Gideon, “You have too many warriors with you. If I let all of you fight the Midianites, the Israelites will boast toContinue reading “The few ∙”

Guided by principle, grounded in purpose ∙∙

Guided by principle, grounded in purpose ∙∙ A man who makes a vow to the LORD or makes a pledge under oath must never break it. He must do exactly what he said he would do. – Numbers 30:2 Matthew 5:33-37  33 You have also heard that our fathers were told, “You must not breakContinue reading “Guided by principle, grounded in purpose ∙∙”