The haves and the have-nots ∙∙∙ A great chasm is fixed so that those who wish to come over from here to you will not be able and that none may cross over from there to us. – Luke 16:26 Luke 16:19-31 19 Jesus said, “There was a certain rich man who was splendidly clothedContinue reading “The haves and the have-nots ∙∙∙”
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What is the biggest mistake you have ever made? ∙∙∙
What is the biggest mistake you have ever made? ∙∙∙ But Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there not a prophet of the LORD still here, that we may ask him?” – 2 Chronicles 18:6 2 Chronicles 18:1-2 1 Jehoshaphat enjoyed great riches and high esteem, and he made an alliance with Ahab of Israel by having hisContinue reading “What is the biggest mistake you have ever made? ∙∙∙”
Seeing as God sees ∙∙
Seeing as God sees ∙∙ I will rejoice in the Lord, and I will be joyful in God, my Savior. – Habakkuk 3:18 Habakkuk 3:16-19 16 I trembled inside when I heard this; my lips quivered with fear. My legs gave way beneath me, and I shook in terror. I will wait quietly for theContinue reading “Seeing as God sees ∙∙”
Overcoming the past ∙
Overcoming the past ∙ For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. – Ephesians 2:10 Ephesians 2:4-10 4 But God is so rich in mercy, and he loved us so much,5 that even though we were deadContinue reading “Overcoming the past ∙”
Canine lie detectors ∙∙
Canine lie detectors ∙∙ Know that your sin will find you out. – Numbers 32:23 Acts 5:1-11 1 There was a certain man named Ananias who, with his wife, Sapphira, sold some property.2 He brought part of the money to the apostles, claiming it was the full amount. With his wife’s consent, he kept theContinue reading “Canine lie detectors ∙∙”
Family resemblance ∙∙∙
Family resemblance ∙∙∙ For God knew his people in advance, and he chose them to become like his Son. – Romans 8:29 1 Peter 2:21-23 21 For God called you to do good, even if it means suffering, just as Christ suffered for you. He is your example, and you must follow in his steps.Continue reading “Family resemblance ∙∙∙”
False prophets ∙∙
False prophets ∙∙ Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves; so be shrewd as serpents and innocent as doves. – Matthew 10:16 Matthew 7:15-20 15 Beware of false prophets who come disguised as harmless sheep but are really vicious wolves.16 You can identify them by their fruit, that is, byContinue reading “False prophets ∙∙”
Persistence ∙∙
Persistence ∙∙ For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. – James 1:3 Romans 5:3-5 3 We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance.4 And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confidentContinue reading “Persistence ∙∙”
One line at a time ∙∙
One line at a time ∙∙ He tells us everything over and over – one line at a time – Isaiah 28:10 Isaiah 28:9-10 9 To whom will he teach knowledge, and to whom will he explain the message?10 For it is precept upon precept, precept upon precept, line upon line, line upon line, hereContinue reading “One line at a time ∙∙”
Thank God for Who He is ∙∙
Thank God for Who He is ∙∙ Shout joyful praises to God, all the earth! Sing about the glory of his name! Tell the world how glorious he is.- Psalms 66:1-2 Psalms 95:1-7 1 Come, let us sing to the LORD! Let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation.2 Let us come toContinue reading “Thank God for Who He is ∙∙”
