Never Give Up But my life is worth nothing to me unless I use it to finish the work assigned to me by the Lord Jesus. The crowd rose in response – the work of telling others the Good News about the wonderful grace of God. – Acts 20:24 2 Timothy 4:1-7 I solemnly urgeContinue reading “Never Give Up”
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Very Dry Bones
Very Dry Bones He led me all around among the bones that covered the valley floor. They were scattered everywhere across the ground, and they were very dry. – Ezekiel 37:2 Romans 4:17-21 Abraham believed in the God who brings the dead back to life and creates new things from nothing. Even when there wasContinue reading “Very Dry Bones”
Biblical Hope vs Unyielding Despair
Biblical Hope vs Unyielding Despair Let me hear of your unfailing love each morning, for I am trusting you. Show me where to walk, for I give myself to you. – Psalms 143:8 Ecclesiastes 3:11-14 God has made everything beautiful for its own time. He has planted eternity in the human heart, but even so,Continue reading “Biblical Hope vs Unyielding Despair”
Yada, Yada, Yada ∙∙∙
Yada, Yada, Yada ∙∙∙ You know me, O LORD; You see me, and You examine my heart’s attitude toward You. – Jeremiah 12:3 Psalms 139:1-7 O LORD, you have examined my heart and know everything about me. You know when I sit down or stand up. You know my thoughts even when I’m far away.Continue reading “Yada, Yada, Yada ∙∙∙”
What, Me Worry? ∙∙∙
What, Me Worry? ∙∙∙ Can all your worries add a single moment to your life? – Matthew 6:27 Matthew 6:25-34 That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life – whether you have enough food and drink or enough clothes to wear. Isn’t life more than food, and your body more thanContinue reading “What, Me Worry? ∙∙∙”
Age of Rage ∙∙
Age of Rage ∙∙ Do not let yourself be quickly provoked, for anger resides in the heart of fools. – Ecclesiastes 7:9 Proverbs 16:32 He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit, than he who captures a city. Proverbs 16:32 Better to be patient than powerful;Continue reading “Age of Rage ∙∙”
Starry Night ∙
Starry Night When I look at the night sky and see the work of your fingers – the moon and the stars you set in place – Psalms 8:3 Psalms 19:1-4 The heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display his craftsmanship. Day after day, they continue to speak; night after night, they makeContinue reading “Starry Night ∙”
Joseph: From Betrayal to Blessing
Joseph: From Betrayal to Blessing You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good. He brought me to this position so I could save many people’s lives. – Genesis 50:20 Hebrews 12:10-11 For our earthly fathers disciplined us for a few years, doing the best they knew how. But God’s discipline isContinue reading “Joseph: From Betrayal to Blessing”
Cooperation with God – An Antinomy
Cooperation with God – An Antinomy Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling – Philippians 2:12 Hebrews 13:20-21 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 – may he equipContinue reading “Cooperation with God – An Antinomy “
I Have Seen the King
I Have Seen the King I have seen the King, the LORD of Heaven’s Armies. – Isaiah 6:5 Isaiah 6:1-7 I saw the Lord. He was sitting on a lofty throne, and the train of his robe filled the Temple. Attending him were mighty seraphim, each having six wings. With two wings, they covered theirContinue reading “I Have Seen the King”
