The beginning of sorrows ∙∙ “For troubles surround me – too many to count!” – Psalms 40:12 Romans 8:18-23 18 Yet what we suffer now is nothing compared to the glory he will reveal to us later.19 For all creation is waiting eagerly for that future day when God will reveal who his children reallyContinue reading “The beginning of sorrows ∙∙”
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Falling for false teachers ∙∙
Falling for false teachers ∙∙ To him who is able to keep you from stumbling. – Jude 1:24 Jude 1:24-25 24 Now all glory to God, who is able to keep you from falling away and will bring you with great joy into his glorious presence without a single fault.25 All glory to him whoContinue reading “Falling for false teachers ∙∙”
Worthy of my praise ∙
Worthy of my praise ∙ Always be joyful. Never stop praying. In everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. – 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Psalms 34:1-8 1 I will praise the LORD at all times. I will constantly speak his praises.2 I will boast only in the LORD; let allContinue reading “Worthy of my praise ∙”
Two kinds of storms ∙
Two kinds of storms ∙ The LORD hurled a powerful wind over the sea, causing a violent storm that threatened to break the ship apart. – Jonah 1:4 Matthew 14:22-33 22 Jesus insisted that his disciples get back into the boat and cross to the other side of the lake, while he sent the peopleContinue reading “Two kinds of storms ∙”
I want out ∙
I want out ∙ As for me, I will call on God, and the LORD will rescue me. – Psalms 55:16 Psalms 55:4-18 4 My heart pounds in my chest. The terror of death assaults me. 5 Fear and trembling overwhelm me, and I can’t stop shaking. 6 Oh, that I had wings like aContinue reading “I want out ∙”