Is integrity selective? ∙

Is integrity selective? ∙ Honesty guides good people; dishonesty destroys treacherous people. – Proverbs 11:3 Genesis 39:5-10  5 From the day Joseph was put in charge of his master’s household and property, the LORD began to bless Potiphar’s household for Joseph’s sake. All his household affairs ran smoothly, and his crops and livestock flourished.  6Continue reading “Is integrity selective? ∙”

Unswerving constancy ∙∙

Unswerving constancy ∙∙ God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward, they will receive the crown of life God promised those who love him. – James 1:12 James 1:2-4  2 Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy.  3 For you know that when yourContinue reading “Unswerving constancy ∙∙”

Batteries not included ∙

Batteries not included ∙ Everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with gratitude. – 1 Timothy 4:4 Ecclesiastes 5:10-19  10 Those who love money will never have enough. How meaningless to think that wealth brings true happiness!  11 The more you have, the more people comeContinue reading “Batteries not included ∙”

Who moved the stone?

Who moved the stone? And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled away the stone, and sat on it. – Matthew 28:2 Mark 16:3-4  3 On the way, they asked each other, “Who will roll away the stone for us from the entranceContinue reading “Who moved the stone?”

Housebroken or heartbroken? ∙∙

Housebroken or heartbroken? ∙∙ Let me again experience the joy of your salvation! Sustain me by giving me the desire to obey! – Psalm 51:12 Psalms 51:9-12  9 Don’t keep looking at my sins. Remove the stain of my guilt.  10 Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a loyal spirit within me.Continue reading “Housebroken or heartbroken? ∙∙”