I don’t feel pretty ∙∙ He has made everything beautiful in its time. – Ecclesiastes 3:11 Ecclesiastes 3:1-12 1 For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven.2 A time to be born and a time to die. A time to plant and a time to harvest.3 A time to killContinue reading “I don’t feel pretty ∙∙”
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The illusion of control ∙∙
The illusion of control ∙∙ For everything, there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven. – Ecclesiastes 3:1 Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? Tell me if you know so much. – Job 38:4 Job 42:2-6 1 Then Job answered the LORD and said:2 “I know thatContinue reading “The illusion of control ∙∙”
I am meek ∙∙
I am meek ∙∙ Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Learn from me, for I am meek and lowly in heart. – Matthew 11:28-29 1 Peter 3:3-4 3 Don’t be concerned about the external adornment . . .4 but let it be the inner person ofContinue reading “I am meek ∙∙”
My Father’s house ∙∙
My Father’s house ∙∙ In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. – John 14:2 John 14:1-6 1 Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me.2 There is more than enough roomContinue reading “My Father’s house ∙∙”
Misplaced boasting ∙∙
Misplaced boasting ∙∙ A warrior putting on his sword for battle should not boast like a warrior who has already won. – 1 Kings 20:11 Romans 15:17-19 17 So I have reason to be enthusiastic about all Christ Jesus has done through me in my service to God.18 Yet I dare not boast about anythingContinue reading “Misplaced boasting ∙∙”
Rembrandt – Painter of the Soul ∙
Rembrandt – Painter of the Soul ∙ The Pharisee stood by himself and said, “I thank you, God, that I am not a sinner like everyone else. For I don’t cheat, I don’t sin, and I don’t commit adultery. I’m certainly not like that tax collector” – Luke 18:11 Isaiah 6:5 Woe is me, forContinue reading “Rembrandt – Painter of the Soul ∙”
From prison to praise ∙∙
From prison to praise ∙∙ You have turned my mourning into joyful dancing . . . And clothed me with joy. – Psalms 30:11 Psalms 30:1-12 1 A psalm of David. A song for the dedication of the Temple. I will exalt you, LORD, for you rescued me. You refused to let my enemies triumphContinue reading “From prison to praise ∙∙”
Jezebel and Clyde ∙∙∙
Jezebel and Clyde ∙∙∙ [Ahab] married Jezebel, the daughter of King Ethbaal of the Sidonians, and he began to bow down in worship of Baal. – 1 Kings 16:31 1 Kings 18:14-46 14 And now you say, “Go and tell your master, ‘Elijah is here.’” 16 Ahab went out to meet Elijah.17 When Ahab sawContinue reading “Jezebel and Clyde ∙∙∙”
A Mighty Fortress is our God ∙∙
A Mighty Fortress is our God ∙∙ God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. – Psalms 46:1 Psalms 46:1-11 1 God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble.2 So we will not fear when earthquakes come and the mountains crumble into the sea.3 LetContinue reading “A Mighty Fortress is our God ∙∙”
Mighty in spirit ∙
Mighty in spirit ∙ We fix our eyes not on what is seen but on what is unseen. – 2 Corinthians 4:18 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 16 Therefore, we do not lose heart, but though our outer man is decaying, yet our inner man is being renewed day by day.17 For momentary, light affliction is producingContinue reading “Mighty in spirit ∙”
