Jonah the Reluctant Prophet ∙∙ As my life was slipping away, I remembered the LORD. And my earnest prayer went out to you in your holy Temple. – Jonah 2:7 Jonah 2:1-10 1 Then Jonah prayed to the LORD his God from inside the fish. 2 He said, I cried out to the LORD inContinue reading “Jonah the Reluctant Prophet ∙∙”
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Jonah – A Great Fish Story ∙∙
Jonah – A Great Fish Story ∙∙ For as Jonah was in the belly of the great fish for three days and three nights, so will the Son of Man be in the heart of the earth for three days and three nights. – Matthew 12:40 Jonah 1:3-17 But Jonah got up and went inContinue reading “Jonah – A Great Fish Story ∙∙”
The Value of Weakness ∙∙
The Value of Weakness ∙∙ My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness. Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me. – 2 Corinthians 12:9 Philippians 4:11-13 11 I have learned how to be content with whatever I have.Continue reading “The Value of Weakness ∙∙”
The Midwife of the New Testament ∙
The Midwife of the New Testament ∙ But you must remain faithful to the things you have been taught. You know they are true because you can trust those who taught you. You have been taught the holy Scriptures from childhood, and they have given you the wisdom to receive the salvation that comes byContinue reading “The Midwife of the New Testament ∙”
Going Forward on Your Knees ∙∙
Going Forward on Your Knees ∙∙ I will go before you and make the rough places smooth. I will smash down the gates of bronze and cut through bars of iron. – Isaiah 45:2 Nehemiah 1:3-11: “Things are not going well for those who returned to the province of Judah. They are in great troubleContinue reading “Going Forward on Your Knees ∙∙”