Broken lives and wounded hearts ∙∙

Broken lives and wounded hearts ∙∙ But I am a worm and not a man. I am scorned and despised by all! – Psalms 22:6 Isaiah 48:17-22  17 This is what the LORD says – your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: I am the LORD your God, who teaches you what is good forContinue reading “Broken lives and wounded hearts ∙∙”

Gratitude or not? ∙∙

Gratitude or not? ∙∙ Even if we butchered all our flocks and herds, would that satisfy them? Even if we caught all the fish in the sea, would that be enough? – Numbers 11:22 Numbers 11:1-11  1 Soon the people began to complain about their hardship, and the LORD heard everything they said. Then theContinue reading “Gratitude or not? ∙∙”

When clay talks back ∙∙

When clay talks back ∙∙ What sorrow awaits those who argue with their Creator. Does a clay pot argue with its maker? Does the clay dispute with the one who shapes it, saying, ‘Stop, you’re doing it wrong!’ Does the pot exclaim, ‘How clumsy can you be?’ – Isaiah 45:9 How foolish can you be?Continue reading “When clay talks back ∙∙”

Without a firm foundation ∙

Without a firm foundation ∙ If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do? – Psalms 11:3 Psalms 17:3-15  3 You have tested my thoughts and examined my heart in the night. You have scrutinized me and found nothing wrong. I am determined not to sin in what I say.  4 I have followedContinue reading “Without a firm foundation ∙”

Misinformation and the father of lies ∙

Misinformation and the father of lies ∙ The devil was a murderer from the beginning. He has always hated the truth because there is no truth in him. When he lies, it is consistent with his character, for he is a liar and the father of lies. – John 8:44 2 Corinthians 11:14-15  14 NoContinue reading “Misinformation and the father of lies ∙”