Do You Turn Things Upside Down? ∙

Do You Turn Things Upside Down? ∙ You turn things upside down as if the potter were thought to be like the clay! – Isaiah 29:16 Isaiah 29:13-16 And so the Lord says, “These people say they are mine. They honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. And their worshipContinue reading “Do You Turn Things Upside Down? ∙”

Forgiven Much ∙∙

Forgiven Much ∙∙ I tell you, her sins, which were many, are forgiven; thus she loved much, but the one who is forgiven little loves little. – Luke 7:47 Luke 7:37-50 When a certain immoral woman from that city heard he was eating there, she brought a beautiful alabaster jar filled with expensive perfume. ThenContinue reading “Forgiven Much ∙∙”

Serve Good ∙∙

Serve Good ∙∙ Brothers and sisters, we urge you to warn those who are lazy. Encourage those who are timid. Take tender care of those who are weak. Be patient with everyone. – 1 Thessalonians 5:14 1 Thessalonians 5:14-18 We urge you, brethren, admonish the idle, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient withContinue reading “Serve Good ∙∙”

The Messenger ∙∙-

The Messenger ∙∙- I will send my messenger, who will prepare the way before me. – Malachi 3:1 Malachi 3:1-4 “Look! I am sending my messenger, and he will prepare the way before me. Then the Lord you are seeking will suddenly come to his Temple. The messenger of the covenant, whom you look forContinue reading “The Messenger ∙∙-“

A Different Spirit ∙-

A Different Spirit ∙∙- My servant Caleb . . . had a different spirit and has followed Me fully. – Numbers 14:24 Numbers 14:6-9 Two of the men who had explored the land, Joshua and Caleb, tore their clothing. They said to all the people of Israel, “The land we traveled through and explored isContinue reading “A Different Spirit ∙-“

Do Not Grieve the Holy Spirit ∙

Do Not Grieve the Holy Spirit ∙ Do not bring sorrow to God’s Holy Spirit by the way you live. Remember, he has identified you as his own, guaranteeing that you will be saved on the day of redemption. – Ephesians 4:30 Isaiah 63:7-10 I will tell of the LORD’s unfailing love. I will praiseContinue reading “Do Not Grieve the Holy Spirit ∙”

I Am With You ∙∙

I Am With You ∙∙ Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand. – Isaiah 41:10 Isaiah 41:10-13 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not anxiously lookContinue reading “I Am With You ∙∙”

Straight A’s Don’t Matter ∙∙

Straight A’s Don’t Matter ∙∙ I have become all things to all men, so that I may, by all means, save some. – 1 Corinthians 9:22 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 Even though I am a free man with no master, I have become a slave to all people to bring many to Christ. When I wasContinue reading “Straight A’s Don’t Matter ∙∙”

You Cannot Find Yourself if Nobody is There ∙∙

You Cannot Find Yourself if Nobody is There ∙∙ You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart. – Jeremiah 29:13 Isaiah 55:6-9 Seek the LORD while He may be found; call upon Him while He is near. Let the wicked forsake his way and the unrighteous manContinue reading “You Cannot Find Yourself if Nobody is There ∙∙”

Dependable Friendship ∙∙

Dependable Friendship ∙∙ A man with too many friends comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. – Proverbs 18:24 Proverbs 17:17 A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. Psalms 25:8-15 The LORD is good and does what is right; he shows theContinue reading “Dependable Friendship ∙∙”