Life without regret ∙∙ For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. – Philippians 1:21 Philippians 1:6-20 6 And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.12 And I want youContinue reading “Life without regret ∙∙”
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Swim the last half mile ∙
Swim the last half mile ∙ Whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through him to God the Father. – Colossians 3:17 Ephesians 5:8-20 8 Live as children of light 14 for the light makes everything visible. This is why it is said,Continue reading “Swim the last half mile ∙”
Fanning the flame ∙
Fanning the flame ∙ This is why I remind you to fan into flames the spiritual gift God gave you when I laid my hands on you. – 2 Timothy 1:6 Hebrews 5:8-14 8 Even though Jesus was God’s Son, he learned obedience from the things he suffered. 10 And God designated him to beContinue reading “Fanning the flame ∙”
The firmware of life ∙∙
The firmware of life ∙∙ If you eat its fruit [tree of the knowledge of good and evil], you are sure to die. – Genesis 2:17 John 3:14-19 14 And as Moses lifted up the bronze snake on a pole in the wilderness, so the Son of Man must be lifted up,15 so that everyoneContinue reading “The firmware of life ∙∙”
Pretty amazing grace ∙∙
Pretty amazing grace ∙∙ Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners – and I am the worst of them all. But God had mercy on me so that Christ Jesus could use me as a prime example of his great patience with even the worst sinners. Then others will realize that they, too,Continue reading “Pretty amazing grace ∙∙”
Progress or Retrogress ∙∙
Progress or Retrogress ∙∙ You have become spiritually dull and do not seem to listen. You have been believers so long now that you ought to be teaching others. Instead, you need someone to teach you the basic things about God’s word again. You are like babies who need milk and cannot eat solid food.Continue reading “Progress or Retrogress ∙∙”
How did He do it? ∙
How did He do it? ∙ I will give you thanks because your deeds are awesome and amazing. You knew me thoroughly. – Psalms 139:14 Psalms 139:13-18 13 You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body and knit me together in my mother’s womb.14 Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex! YourContinue reading “How did He do it? ∙”
What was God doing before creation?
What was God doing before creation? ∙ The LORD merely spoke, and the heavens were created. He breathed the word, and all the stars were born. For when he spoke, the world began! It appeared at his command. – Psalms 33:6,9 Psalms 90:2-12 2 Before the mountains were born, before you gave birth to theContinue reading “What was God doing before creation?”
Preach the Word ∙∙
Preach the Word ∙∙ Preach the word of God. Be prepared, whether the time is favorable or not. Patiently correct, rebuke, and encourage your people with good teaching. – 2 Timothy 4:2 2 Timothy 4:2-4 2 Preach the message, be ready whether it is convenient or not, reprove, rebuke, and exhort with complete patience andContinue reading “Preach the Word ∙∙”
An eye for an eye ∙∙
An eye for an eye ∙∙ An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth . . .. – Exodus 21:24 Exodus 21:23-25 23 But if there is further injury, the punishment must match the injury: a life for a life,24 an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth, a hand forContinue reading “An eye for an eye ∙∙”
