Making provision ∙∙ Don’t let yourself think about ways to indulge your evil desires. – Romans 13:14 Galatians 5:16-17 16 So I say, let the Holy Spirit guide your lives. Then you won’t be doing what your sinful nature craves. 17 The sinful nature wants to do evil, which is just the opposite of whatContinue reading “Making provision ∙∙”
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A “Yes Face” ∙
A “Yes Face” ∙ Teacher, we know that You are truthful and teach the way of God in truth, and defer to no one; for You are not partial to any. – Matthew 22:16 Luke 18:15-17 15 One day, some parents brought their little children to Jesus so he could touch and bless them. ButContinue reading “A “Yes Face” ∙”
In-law problems ∙∙
In-law problems ∙∙ You are of your father the devil, and you want to do the desires of your father. – John 8:44 Acts 5:1-3 1 But a man named Ananias, with his wife Sapphira, sold a piece of property, 2 and kept back some of the price for himself, with his wife’s full knowledge,Continue reading “In-law problems ∙∙”
Won’t work in theory, only in practice ∙
Won’t work in theory, only in practice ∙ With people, it is impossible, but not with God, for all things are possible with God. – Mark 10:27 Hebrews 11:1-6 1 Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we cannot see. 2 Through their faith,Continue reading “Won’t work in theory, only in practice ∙”
Faith is unwavering confidence in God’s promises ∙
Faith is unwavering confidence in God’s promises ∙ And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus. – Philippians 4:19 Hebrews 11:1-6 2 Through their faith, the people in days of old earned a good reputation. 3Continue reading “Faith is unwavering confidence in God’s promises ∙”
From foe to follower ∙∙
From foe to follower ∙∙ The thieves who had been crucified with Him were also insulting Him with the same words. – Matthew 27:44 Luke 23:39-41 39 One of the thieves who were hanged there was hurling abuse at Him, saying, “Are You not the Christ? Save Yourself and us!” 40 But the other answered,Continue reading “From foe to follower ∙∙”
Speak smooth things – prophesy illusions ∙
Speak smooth things – prophesy illusions ∙ [They] say to the seers, “Do not see,” and to the prophets, “Do not prophesy to us what is right; speak to us smooth things, prophesy illusions.” – Isaiah 30:10 – ESV They tell the seers, “Stop seeing visions!” They tell the prophets, “Don’t tell us what isContinue reading “Speak smooth things – prophesy illusions ∙”
Loveliness not forgetfulness ∙∙
Loveliness not forgetfulness ∙∙ They forgot his works and the wonders that he had shown them. – Psalms 78:11 Psalms 78:1-32 1 O my people, listen to my instructions. Open your ears to what I am saying, 2 for I will speak to you in a parable. I will teach you hidden lessons from ourContinue reading “Loveliness not forgetfulness ∙∙”
Just a little bit more ∙∙∙
Just a little bit more ∙∙∙ You will show me the way of life, granting me the joy of your presence and the pleasures of living with you forever. – Psalms 16:11 Psalms 16:1-11 1 Keep me safe, O God, for I have come to you for refuge. 2 I said to the LORD, “YouContinue reading “Just a little bit more ∙∙∙”
Belong to something greater
Belong to something greater See how very much our Father loves us, for he calls us his children, and that is what we are! – 1 John 3:1 Matthew 5:13-16 13 You are the salt of the earth. But what good is salt if it has lost its flavor? Can you make it salty again?Continue reading “Belong to something greater”
