Meddling Busybodies ∙ Meddling in someone else’s argument is as foolish as yanking a dog’s ears. – Proverbs 26:17 2 Thessalonians 3:11 We hear that some of you live idle lives, refusing to work and meddling in other people’s business. The Nature of Busybodies Busybodies are unwelcome advisors who repeatedly meddle in others’ affairs, oftenContinue reading “Meddling Busybodies ∙”
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The Power of Resurrection
The Power of Resurrection Do not be afraid any longer; only believe. – Mark 5:36 Mark 5:22-42 Then came one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name, and seeing him, he fell at his feet. While he was still speaking, some came from the ruler’s house who said, “Your daughter is dead. WhyContinue reading “The Power of Resurrection”
It Won’t Always Be This Way ∙∙
It Won’t Always Be This Way ∙∙ I tell you the truth, you will weep and mourn over what is going to happen to me, but the world will rejoice. You will grieve, but your grief will suddenly turn to wonderful joy. It will be like a woman suffering the pains of labor. When herContinue reading “It Won’t Always Be This Way ∙∙”
How Can We Keep Ourselves Clean? ∙
How Can We Keep Ourselves Clean? ∙ How can a young person stay pure? By obeying your word. – Psalm 119:9 Psalms 119:10-11 I have tried hard to find you – don’t let me wander from your commands. I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. Psalms 119:97-105Continue reading “How Can We Keep Ourselves Clean? ∙”
Set Apart to Serve
Set Apart to Serve I thank him who has given me strength, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he judged me faithful, appointing me to his service. – 1 Timothy 1:12 1 Timothy 1:12-16 I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength to do his work. He considered me trustworthy and appointed meContinue reading “Set Apart to Serve”
Coming Full Circle – Sort Of ∙∙
Coming Full Circle – Sort Of ∙∙ I have let you see it with your eyes, but you will not cross over into it. – Deuteronomy 34:4 Hebrews 11:9-10 And even when he reached the land God promised him, he lived there by faith – for he was like a foreigner, living in tents. AndContinue reading “Coming Full Circle – Sort Of ∙∙”
Depart From Me ∙∙∙
Depart From Me ∙∙∙ So why do you keep calling me “Lord, Lord!” when you don’t do what I say? – Luke 6:46 Matthew 7:21-23 Not everyone who calls out to me, “Lord! Lord!” will enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Only those who actually do the will of my Father in heaven will enter. OnContinue reading “Depart From Me ∙∙∙”
The Father’s Watchful Care ∙∙
The Father’s Watchful Care ∙∙ He will call on me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him. – Psalms 91:15 Psalms 91:1-6 Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty. This IContinue reading “The Father’s Watchful Care ∙∙”
The Patron Saint of Mediocrity ∙∙∙
The Patron Saint of Mediocrity ∙∙∙ But when the light exposes anything, it becomes visible, for the light makes everything visible. – Ephesians 5:13-14 John 3:19-21 God’s light came into the world, but people loved the darkness more than the light, for their actions were evil. All who do evil hate the light and refuseContinue reading “The Patron Saint of Mediocrity ∙∙∙”
What Words Are Faithful and True?
What Words Are Faithful and True? These words are faithful and true. – Revelation 22:6 Revelation 22:6-7 Then the angel said to me, “These words are entirely trustworthy and true, for the Lord, the God of the spirits of the prophets, who inspires his prophets, has sent his angel to show his loving servants whatContinue reading “What Words Are Faithful and True?”
