Facing death with confidence ∙ For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. – Philippians 1:21 Philippians 1:19-27 19 For I know that as you pray for me and the Spirit of Jesus Christ helps me, this will lead to my deliverance. 20 For I fully expect and hope that IContinue reading “Facing death with confidence ∙”
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Never before or since was there a king like Josiah
Never before or since was there a king like Josiah Read [the book of the Law] in the presence of the king. – 2 Kings 22:10 2 Kings 22:11-19 11 When the king heard the words of the book of the law, he tore his clothes. 12 Then the king commanded Hilkiah the priest .Continue reading “Never before or since was there a king like Josiah”
Remaining calm in life’s storms
Remaining calm in life’s storms You rule the raging of the sea; when its waves rise, you calm them. – Psalms 89:9 Mark 6:41-52 41 Jesus took the five loaves and two fish, looked up toward heaven, and blessed them. Then, breaking the loaves into pieces, he kept giving the bread to the disciples soContinue reading “Remaining calm in life’s storms”
Dealing with truculent opponents
Dealing with truculent opponents The LORD forbid that I should kill the one he has anointed! – 1 Samuel 26:12 1 Samuel 26:7-12 7 David and Abishai entered Saul’s camp and found him asleep . . .. 8 “God has surely handed your enemy over to you this time!” Abishai whispered to David. “Let meContinue reading “Dealing with truculent opponents”
Despoiling the Egyptians ∙
Despoiling the Egyptians ∙ And I will cause the Egyptians to look favorably on you. They will give you gifts when you go so you will not leave empty-handed. Every Israelite woman will ask for articles of silver and gold and fine clothing from her Egyptian neighbors and foreign women in their houses. You willContinue reading “Despoiling the Egyptians ∙”
Dr H Reflections 