Win-Win ∙

Win-Win ∙∙ And all Israel heard of the judgment that the king had rendered, and they stood in awe of the king, because they perceived that the wisdom of God was in him to do justice. – 1 Kings 3:28 1 Kings 3:16-28  16 Two prostitutes came to the king to have an argument settled.Continue reading “Win-Win ∙”

Where’s the beef? ∙∙

Where’s the beef? ∙∙ Now someone may argue, “Some people have faith; others have good deeds.” But I say, “How can you show me your faith if you don’t have good deeds? I will show you my faith by my good deeds.” James 2:18 James 2:17-20  17 So you see, faith by itself isn’t enough.Continue reading “Where’s the beef? ∙∙”

Do you have an undiagnosed heart condition? ∙∙

Do you have an undiagnosed heart condition? ∙∙  The LORD does not see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart. – 1 Samuel 16:7 Ezekiel 36:26-27  26 And I will give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit in you.Continue reading “Do you have an undiagnosed heart condition? ∙∙”

Are they coming for you? ∙∙

Are they coming for you? ∙∙ If you keep quiet at a time like this, deliverance and relief for the Jews will arise from some other place, but you and your relatives will die. Who knows if perhaps you were made queen for just such a time as this? – Esther 4:14 Esther 3:1-11  1Continue reading “Are they coming for you? ∙∙”

Should the godless govern people of faith? ∙

Should the godless govern people of faith? ∙ Manasseh led the people of Judah and Jerusalem to do even more evil than the pagan nations that the LORD had destroyed when the people of Israel entered the land. – 2 Chronicles 33:9 2 Kings 21:1-16  1 Manasseh was twelve years old when he became king,Continue reading “Should the godless govern people of faith? ∙”