Idols in the heart ∙∙

Idols in the heart ∙∙ Do not give the devil an opportunity. – Ephesians 4:27 Ezekiel 14:4-6 4 Tell them, “This is what the Sovereign LORD says: The people of Israel have set up idols in their hearts and fallen into sin, and then they go to a prophet asking for a message. So I,Continue reading “Idols in the heart ∙∙”

Always holding someone up ∙

Always holding someone up ∙ You didn’t choose me. I chose you. I appointed you to go and produce lasting fruit, so that the Father will give you whatever you ask for, using my name. – John 15:16 John 5:24 I tell you the truth, those who listen to my message and believe in GodContinue reading “Always holding someone up ∙”

A finisher mindset ∙∙

A finisher mindset ∙∙ I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns. – Philippians 1:6 Luke 14:28-30 28 But don’t begin until you count the cost. Who would start building construction without first calculating theContinue reading “A finisher mindset ∙∙”

Maximizing the Minimum ∙∙

Maximizing the Minimum ∙∙ So the Spirit of the LORD came upon Gideon and took control. Gideon blew a trumpet as a call to arms. Judges 6:34 Judges 7:9 Now, the same night it came about, the LORD said to him, “Arise, go down against the camp, for I have given it into your hands.Continue reading “Maximizing the Minimum ∙∙”

Blind paradox ∙∙

Blind paradox ∙∙ Jesus said, “For judgment, I came into this world, so that those who do not see may see, and that those who see may become blind.” – John 9:39 John 9:35-41 35 When Jesus heard what had happened, he found the man and asked, “Do you believe in the Son of Man?”36Continue reading “Blind paradox ∙∙”