Retrogression ∙∙ We must pay much closer attention to what we have heard so that we do not drift away from it. – Hebrews 2:1 Hebrews 5:11-14 11 You have become dull of hearing. 12 You have been believers so long now that you ought to be teaching others. Instead, you need someone to teachContinue reading “Retrogression∙∙”
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Radiant with joy ∙∙
Radiant with joy ∙∙ They looked to Him and were radiant, and their faces will never be ashamed. – Psalms 34:5 Psalms 34:1-8 1 I will praise the LORD at all times. I will constantly speak his praises. 2 I will boast only in the LORD; let all who are helpless take heart. 3 Come,Continue reading “Radiant with joy ∙∙”
Broken lives and wounded hearts ∙∙
Broken lives and wounded hearts ∙∙ But I am a worm and not a man. I am scorned and despised by all! – Psalms 22:6 Isaiah 48:17-22 17 This is what the LORD says – your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: I am the LORD your God, who teaches you what is good forContinue reading “Broken lives and wounded hearts ∙∙”
Gratitude or not? ∙∙
Gratitude or not? ∙∙ Even if we butchered all our flocks and herds, would that satisfy them? Even if we caught all the fish in the sea, would that be enough? – Numbers 11:22 Numbers 11:1-11 1 Soon the people began to complain about their hardship, and the LORD heard everything they said. Then theContinue reading “Gratitude or not? ∙∙”
Without a firm foundation ∙
Without a firm foundation ∙ If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do? – Psalms 11:3 Psalms 17:3-15 3 You have tested my thoughts and examined my heart in the night. You have scrutinized me and found nothing wrong. I am determined not to sin in what I say. 4 I have followedContinue reading “Without a firm foundation ∙”
Misinformation and the father of lies ∙
Misinformation and the father of lies ∙ The devil was a murderer from the beginning. He has always hated the truth because there is no truth in him. When he lies, it is consistent with his character, for he is a liar and the father of lies. – John 8:44 2 Corinthians 11:14-15 14 NoContinue reading “Misinformation and the father of lies ∙”
How to get things done ∙∙
How to get things done ∙∙ Then he said to me, “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the LORD of Heaven’s Armies.” – Zechariah 4:6 Psalms 37:5 Commit everything you do to the LORD. Trust him, and he will help you.Continue reading “How to get things done ∙∙”
How to become real ∙
How to become real ∙ Long ago, the LORD said to Israel: I have loved you, my people, with an everlasting love. With unfailing love, I have drawn you to myself. – Jeremiah 31:3 Zephaniah 3:17 For the LORD your God is living among you. He is a mighty savior. He will take delight inContinue reading “How to become real ∙”
Found and restored ∙∙
Found and restored ∙∙ If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them gets lost, what will he do? – Luke 15:4 Deuteronomy 8:2-5 2 You shall remember all the way which the LORD your God has led you in the wilderness these forty years, that He might humble you and test youContinue reading “Found and restored ∙∙”
A family for the lonely ∙
A family for the lonely ∙ I hold you by your right hand – I, the LORD your God. And I say to you, Don’t be afraid. I am here to help you. – Isaiah 41:13 Psalms 68:4-6 4 Sing praises to God and to his name! Sing loud praises to him who rides theContinue reading “A family for the lonely ∙”
