Carbon copies ∙∙ God knew his people in advance, and he chose them to be conformed to the image of his Son. – Romans 8:29 Philippians 3:7-14 7 I once thought these things were valuable, but now I consider them worthless because of what Christ has done. 8 Yes, everything else is worthless when comparedContinue reading “Carbon copies ∙∙”
Tag Archives: Forgiveness
Haunting taunting ∙∙
Haunting taunting ∙∙ Speaking recklessly is like the thrusts of a sword, but the words of the wise bring healing. – Proverbs 12:18 1 Samuel 1:5-18 5 [Elkanah] loved Hannah, but the LORD had not enabled her to have children. 6 Her rival taunted Hannah and made fun of her because the LORD had keptContinue reading “Haunting taunting ∙∙”
Hunter killers ∙
Hunter killers ∙ Do not let sin control the way you live; do not give in to sinful desires. – Romans 6:12 Romans 12:19-21 19 Dear friends, never take revenge. Leave that to the righteous anger of God. For the Scriptures say, “I will take revenge; I will pay them back,” says the LORD. 20Continue reading “Hunter killers ∙”
How large is the love of Christ? ∙
How large is the love of Christ? ∙ May you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is. – Ephesians 3:18 Ephesians 3:16-20 16 I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through hisContinue reading “How large is the love of Christ? ∙”
To such belongs the kingdom of God
To such belongs the kingdom of God Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God. – Luke 18:16 Mark 10:13-16 13 One day, some parents brought their children to Jesus so that he could touch and bless them. But the disciples scolded the parentsContinue reading “To such belongs the kingdom of God”
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