Being resolute in troubled times ∙∙

Being resolute in troubled times ∙∙ Rejoice in hope, endure in suffering, persist in prayer. – Romans 12:12 Romans 12:9-21  9 Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good.  10 Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other.  11Continue reading “Being resolute in troubled times ∙∙”

Belligerent fabulist ∙

Belligerent fabulist ∙ “Come,” they say, “let us wipe out Israel as a nation. We will destroy the very memory of its existence.” – Psalms 83:4 Haman, son of Hammedatha the Agagite, the enemy of the Jews, had plotted to crush and destroy them. – Esther 9:24 Esther 3:1-11  1 King Xerxes promoted Haman, sonContinue reading “Belligerent fabulist ∙”

BFF ∙∙

BFF ∙∙ You are my friends. – John 15:15 1 Samuel 2:30 I will honor those who honor me. The Timeless Essence of Friendship Friendship has long been a cherished aspect of human connection. The American sitcom “Friends,” which aired from September 22, 1994, to May 6, 2004, celebrated the beauty and complexity of theseContinue reading “BFF ∙∙”

Terminal Lucidity

Terminal Lucidity Now you are Light in the Lord; walk as children of Light – Ephesians 5:8 1 Thessalonians 5:2-11 2 For you know quite well that the day of the Lord’s return will come unexpectedly, like a thief in the night. 3 When people are saying, “Everything is peaceful and secure,” then disaster will fall onContinue reading “Terminal Lucidity”

God sees as well in the dark as He does in the light ∙∙

God sees as well in the dark as He does in the light ∙∙ O LORD, You have searched me and known me. – Psalms 139:1 Psalms 139:1-12  1 O LORD, you have examined my heart and know everything about me.  2 You know when I sit down or stand up. You know my thoughtsContinue reading “God sees as well in the dark as He does in the light ∙∙”