Personal achievement ∙∙

Personal achievement ∙∙ In humility, value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. – Philippians 2:3-4 James 4:1-10  1 What is causing the quarrels and fights among you? Don’t they come from the evil desires at war within you?  2 You want whatContinue reading “Personal achievement ∙∙”

Controlling anger

Controlling anger Don’t sin by letting anger control you. Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry. – Ephesians 4:26 Psalms 4:1-4  1 Answer me when I call to you, O God who declares me innocent. Free me from my troubles. Have mercy on me and hear my prayer.  2 How longContinue reading “Controlling anger”

Hidden life ∙∙

Hidden life ∙∙ When the fullness of the time came, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the Law – Galatians 4:4 Isaiah 35:3-10  3 With this news, strengthen those who have tired hands, and encourage those who have weak knees.  4 Say to those with fearful hearts, “Be strong, andContinue reading “Hidden life ∙∙”

When the going gets tough ∙∙

When the going gets tough ∙∙ So be on your guard, not asleep like the others. Stay alert and be clearheaded. – 1 Thessalonians 5:6 Luke 22:39-40, 45-46  39 Then, accompanied by the disciples, Jesus left the upstairs room and went as usual to the Mount of Olives.  40 There he told them, “Pray thatContinue reading “When the going gets tough ∙∙”

Trust Fall ∙

Trust Fall ∙ Sin will be rampant everywhere, and the love of many will grow cold.  – Matthew 24:12 Ecclesiastes 8:11 When a crime is not punished quickly, people feel it is safe to do wrong. 2 Timothy 3:12-14  12 Indeed, and everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will beContinue reading “Trust Fall ∙”