Have difficult circumstances defined you? I have made you strong like a fortified city that cannot be captured, like an iron pillar or a bronze wall. You will stand against the whole land – the kings, officials, priests, and people of Judah.- Jeremiah 1:18 2 Thessalonians 3:3-5 3 But the Lord is faithful, and HeContinue reading “Have difficult circumstances defined you?”
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Carbon copies ∙∙
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 ∙∙”
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 ∙∙”
How to hug
How to hug But while he was still a long way from home, his father saw him, and his heart went out to him; he ran and hugged his son and kissed him. – Luke 15:20 Luke 8:42-48 42 [Jesus] was surrounded by the crowds. 43 A woman in the crowd had suffered for twelveContinue reading “How to hug”
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 ∙”