Meddling busybodies Meddling in someone else’s argument is as foolish as yanking a dog’s ears. – Proverbs 26:17 2 Thessalonians 3:11 We hear that some of you live idle lives, refusing to work and meddling in other people’s business. Busybodies are unwanted advisors who repeatedly meddle in the affairs of others. Their intrusion is sometimesContinue reading “Meddling busybodies”
Tag Archives: Forgiveness
Who cares? ∙∙
Who cares? ∙∙ Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. – 1 Peter 5:7 Hebrews 2:16-18 16 We also know that the Son did not come to help angels; he came to help the descendants of Abraham. 17 Therefore, it was necessary for him to be made in everyContinue reading “Who cares? ∙∙”
Jail time ∙
Jail time ∙ Peter and the apostles answered, “We must obey God rather than men.” – Acts 5:29 Acts 16:22-32 22 A mob quickly formed against Paul and Silas, and the city officials ordered them stripped and beaten with wooden rods. 23 They were severely beaten, and then they were thrown into prison. The jailerContinue reading “Jail time ∙”
I want out ∙
I want out ∙ As for me, I will call on God, and the LORD will rescue me. – Psalms 55:16 Psalms 55:4-18 4 My heart pounds in my chest. The terror of death assaults me. 5 Fear and trembling overwhelm me, and I can’t stop shaking. 6 Oh, that I had wings like aContinue reading “I want out ∙”
Hardened for righteousness ∙
Hardened for righteousness ∙ Peter and the apostles answered, “We must obey God rather than men.” – Acts 5:29 Acts 16:22-32 22 A mob quickly formed against Paul and Silas, and the city officials ordered them stripped and beaten with wooden rods. 23 They were severely beaten, and then they were thrown into prison. TheContinue reading “Hardened for righteousness ∙”