The paradox of cooperation ∙∙

The paradox of cooperation ∙∙ Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling – Philippians 2:12 Hebrews 13:20-21  20 Now may the God of peace – who brought up from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great Shepherd of the sheep, and ratified an eternal covenant with his blood –  21 may he equipContinue reading “The paradox of cooperation ∙∙”

The greatest test of courage

The greatest test of courage Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the LORD your God is with you wherever you go. – Joshua 1:9 Joshua 1:2-8  2 Moses my servant is dead. Therefore, the time has come for you to lead these people, the Israelites, across the Jordan  5 NoContinue reading “The greatest test of courage”

Does God shun His children? ∙∙

Does God shun His children? ∙∙ O Lord, you are so good, so ready to forgive, so full of unfailing love for all who ask for your help. – Psalms 86:5 Micah 7:18-20  18 Where is another God like you, who pardons the guilt of the remnant, overlooking the sins of his special people? YouContinue reading “Does God shun His children? ∙∙”

Ersatz children ∙∙

Ersatz children ∙∙ The LORD used to speak to Moses face to face, just as a man speaks to his friend. – Exodus 33:11 Numbers 16:28-35  28 And Moses said, “This is how you will know that the LORD has sent me to do all these things that I have done – for I haveContinue reading “Ersatz children ∙∙”

Just ask the animals ∙∙

Just ask the animals ∙∙ Some things on earth are small but unusually wise: spiders are easy to catch, but they are found even in kings’ palaces. – Proverbs 30:24, 28 Job 12:7-10   7 Just ask the animals, and they will teach you. Ask the birds of the sky, and they will tell you.  8Continue reading “Just ask the animals ∙∙”