Be pitiful ∙∙ May God, who gives this patience and encouragement, help you live in complete harmony with each other, as is fitting for followers of Christ Jesus. – Romans 15:5 2 Corinthians 1:3-5 3 All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source ofContinue reading “Be pitiful ∙∙”
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Repentance without regret ∙∙
Repentance without regret ∙∙ “How kind the Lord is!” she exclaimed. “He has taken away my disgrace.” – Luke 1:25 Luke 1:11-24 11 While Zechariah was in the sanctuary, an angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing to the right of the incense altar.12 Zechariah was shaken and overwhelmed with fear when he sawContinue reading “Repentance without regret ∙∙”
The haves and the have-nots ∙∙∙
The haves and the have-nots ∙∙∙ A great chasm is fixed so that those who wish to come over from here to you will not be able and that none may cross over from there to us. – Luke 16:26 Luke 16:19-31 19 Jesus said, “There was a certain rich man who was splendidly clothedContinue reading “The haves and the have-nots ∙∙∙”
Seeing as God sees ∙∙
Seeing as God sees ∙∙ I will rejoice in the Lord, and I will be joyful in God, my Savior. – Habakkuk 3:18 Habakkuk 3:16-19 16 I trembled inside when I heard this; my lips quivered with fear. My legs gave way beneath me, and I shook in terror. I will wait quietly for theContinue reading “Seeing as God sees ∙∙”
Overcoming the past ∙
Overcoming the past ∙ For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. – Ephesians 2:10 Ephesians 2:4-10 4 But God is so rich in mercy, and he loved us so much,5 that even though we were deadContinue reading “Overcoming the past ∙”