Joy Not Happiness I will fully satisfy the needs of those who are weary and fully refresh the souls of those who are faint. – Jeremiah 31:25 Luke 12:29-32 And don’t worry about what to eat or drink. Don’t worry about such things. These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers all over the world, butContinue reading “Joy Not Happiness”
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Rebellion is as Sinful as Witchcraft ∙∙
Rebellion is as Sinful as Witchcraft ∙∙ Rebellion is as sinful as witchcraft, and stubbornness is as bad as worshiping idols. – 1 Samuel 15:23 Psalms 78:7-8 So each generation should set its hope anew on God, not forgetting his glorious miracles and obeying his commands. Then they will not be like their ancestors –Continue reading “Rebellion is as Sinful as Witchcraft ∙∙”
What a Friend! ∙
What a Friend! ∙ A real friend sticks closer than a brother. – Proverbs 18:24 John 15:15 I no longer call you slaves because a master doesn’t confide in his slaves. Now you are my friends, since I have told you everything the Father told me. A Life Shaped by Faith and Tragedy Joseph MedlicottContinue reading “What a Friend! ∙”
When The Going Gets Tough ∙∙∙
When The Going Gets Tough ∙∙∙ So be on your guard, not asleep like the others. Stay alert and be clearheaded. – 1 Thessalonians 5:6 Luke 22:39-40, 45-46 Then, accompanied by the disciples, Jesus left the upstairs room and went as usual to the Mount of Olives. There he told them, “Pray that you mayContinue reading “When The Going Gets Tough ∙∙∙”
So Let It Be Written ∙∙
So Let It Be Written ∙∙ I now teach you these decrees and regulations just as the LORD my God commanded me so that you may obey them. – Deuteronomy 4:5 Nehemiah 8:6,8 Then Ezra praised the LORD, the great God, and all the people chanted, “Amen! Amen!” as they lifted their hands. Then theyContinue reading “So Let It Be Written ∙∙”
AFS – Absent Father Syndrome ∙∙∙
AFS – Absent Father Syndrome ∙∙∙ Consider the incredible love that the Father has shown us in allowing us to be called “children of God” – and that is not just what we are called, but what we are. – 1 John 3:1 (Phillips translation) Romans 8:15-16 For you have not received a spirit ofContinue reading “AFS – Absent Father Syndrome ∙∙∙”
Glorify Your Son ∙∙
Glorify Your Son ∙∙ Father, the hour has come. Glorify your Son so he can give glory back to you. For you have given him authority over everyone. He gives eternal life to each one you have given him. And this is eternal life – to know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ,Continue reading “Glorify Your Son ∙∙”
Deborah Warrior Princess ∙∙∙
Deborah Warrior Princess ∙∙∙ Barak said to her [Deborah], “If you will go with me, I will go, but if you will not go with me, I will not go.” – Judges 4:8 Judges 4:3-14 Then the people of Israel cried out to the LORD for help. Deborah, the wife of Lappidoth, was a prophetContinue reading “Deborah Warrior Princess ∙∙∙”
Stand Alone ∙∙
Stand Alone ∙∙ Daniel resolved that he would not defile himself with the king’s food or with the wine that he drank. – Daniel 1:8 Genesis 39:6-9 Joseph was a very handsome and well-built young man, Potiphar’s wife soon began to look at him lustfully. “Come and sleep with me,” she demanded. But Joseph refused.Continue reading “Stand Alone ∙∙”
Spiritual Formation ∙∙∙
Spiritual Formation ∙∙∙ Like newborn babies, you must crave pure spiritual milk so that you will grow into a full experience of salvation. Cry out for this nourishment. – 1 Peter 2:2 Ephesians 4:15 We are to grow up in every way into Christ, who is the head. 2 Peter 1:3-8 By his divine power,Continue reading “Spiritual Formation ∙∙∙”
