Last shadow ∙∙∙ For He rescued us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son. – Colossians 1:13 John 8:12 Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, becauseContinue reading “Last shadow ∙∙∙”
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Analysis paralysis ∙∙
Analysis paralysis ∙∙ Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers. – Psalms 1:1 Hebrews 11:24-27 24 It was by faith that Moses, when he grew up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. 25 He choseContinue reading “Analysis paralysis ∙∙”
Roll over ∙∙
Roll over ∙∙ Commit your works to the LORD, and your plans will succeed. – Proverbs 16:3 1 Peter 5:5-7 5 Serve each other in humility, for “God opposes the proud but favors the humble.” 6 So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time, he will lift you upContinue reading “Roll over ∙∙”
Quiet Strength ∙
Quiet Strength ∙ In quietness and trust is your strength. – Isaiah 30:15 Isaiah 30:15-21 15 This is what the Sovereign LORD, the Holy One of Israel, says: “Only in returning to me and resting in me will you be saved. In quietness and confidence is your strength. But you would have none of it.Continue reading “Quiet Strength ∙”
Deplorable inferiors ∙∙
Deplorable inferiors ∙∙ Instead, God chose things the world considers foolish in order to shame those who think they are wise. And he chose things that are powerless to shame those who are powerful. God chose things despised by the world, things considered worthless, and used them to bring to nothing what the world considersContinue reading “Deplorable inferiors ∙∙”
The appearance of evil ∙
The appearance of evil ∙ But examine everything carefully; hold fast to that which is good. Abstain from every form of evil. – 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22 Job 1:8 Have you noticed my servant Job? He is the finest man in all the earth. He is blameless – a man of complete integrity. He fears GodContinue reading “The appearance of evil ∙”
The Father finishes what He starts ∙∙
The Father finishes what He starts ∙∙ He who calls you is faithful, and He also will bring it to pass. – 1 Thessalonians 5:24 1 Thessalonians 5:21-24 21 Test everything that is said. Hold on to what is good.22 Stay away from every kind of evil. 23 Now, may the God of peace makeContinue reading “The Father finishes what He starts ∙∙”
Intolerance ∙∙
Intolerance ∙∙ Anyone who teaches something different is arrogant and lacks understanding. Such a person has an unhealthy desire to quibble over the meaning of words. This stirs up arguments ending in jealousy, division, slander, and evil suspicions. These people always cause trouble. Their minds are corrupt, and they have turned their backs on theContinue reading “Intolerance ∙∙”
Truth for now ∙∙
Truth for now ∙∙ The law has become paralyzed, and there is no justice in the courts. The wicked far outnumber the righteous, so that justice has become perverted. – Habakkuk 1:4 Isaiah 59:14-16 14 Our courts oppose the righteous, and justice is nowhere to be found. Truth stumbles in the streets, and honesty hasContinue reading “Truth for now ∙∙”
Much is required ∙∙
Much is required ∙∙ When someone has been given much, much will be required in return, and when someone has been entrusted with much, even more will be required. – Luke 12:48 Nehemiah 2:1-8 1 I was serving the king his wine. I had never before appeared sad in his presence.2 So the king askedContinue reading “Much is required ∙∙”
