Don’t make me angry! ∙∙ Human anger does not produce the righteousness God desires. – James 1:20 Ephesians 4:26-27 26 Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, 27 and give no opportunity to the devil. Dr. Bruce Banner, also known as The Incredible Hulk, transforms intoContinue reading “Don’t make me angry! ∙∙”
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Does anything make God sick? ∙
Does anything make God sick? ∙ So because you are lukewarm and neither hot nor cold, I am going to vomit you out of my mouth! – Revelation 3:16 Revelation 3:15-17 15 I know all the things you do, that you are neither hot nor cold. I wish that you were one or the other!Continue reading “Does anything make God sick? ∙”
Spiritual germination ∙∙
Spiritual germination ∙∙ Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone, but if it dies, it bears much fruit. – John 12:24 John 12:24-26 24 I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat is planted in the soil and dies, itContinue reading “Spiritual germination ∙∙”
God acts on behalf of those who wait ∙∙
God acts on behalf of those who wait ∙∙ Oh that you would rend the heavens and come down. – Isaiah 64:1 Psalms 18:1-13 1 He sang this song to the LORD on the day the LORD rescued him from all his enemies and from Saul. He sang: I love you, LORD; you are myContinue reading “God acts on behalf of those who wait ∙∙”
Does God need our help? ∙
Does God need our help? ∙ I said to the LORD, “You are my Master! Every good thing I have comes from you.” – Psalms 16:2 Job 22:2-3 2 Can a person do anything to help God? Can even a wise person be helpful to him? 3 Is it any advantage to the Almighty ifContinue reading “Does God need our help? ∙”
The Father’s Good Hands ∙
The Father’s Good Hands ∙ We can make our plans, but the LORD determines our steps. – Proverbs 16:9 2 Kings 8:1-6 1 Elisha had told the woman whose son he had brought back to life, “Take your family and move to some other place, for the LORD has called for a famine on IsraelContinue reading “The Father’s Good Hands ∙”
Character-driven prayer ∙
Character-driven prayer ∙ Don’t make rash promises, and don’t be hasty in bringing matters before God. After all, God is in heaven, and you are here on earth. So let your words be few. – Ecclesiastes 5:2 Matthew 6:8-10 8 Your Father knows exactly what you need even before you ask him! 9 Pray likeContinue reading “Character-driven prayer ∙”
Outrage fatigue ∙∙
Outrage fatigue ∙∙ Lawlessness will be rampant everywhere, and the love of many will grow cold. – Matthew 24:12 John 14:1, 27 1 Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me. 27 I am leaving you with a gift – peace of mind and heart. And the peace IContinue reading “Outrage fatigue ∙∙”
How to achieve maximum effectiveness ∙∙
How to achieve maximum effectiveness ∙∙ For God knew his people in advance, and he chose them to become like his Son – Romans 8:29 James 1:2-4 2 Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. 3 For you know that when your faith is tested, yourContinue reading “How to achieve maximum effectiveness ∙∙”
Faithful feet ∙
Faithful feet ∙ Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. – Psalm 119:105 Psalm 119:105-114 105 Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path. 106 I’ve promised it once, and I’ll promise it again: I will obey your righteous regulations. 107Continue reading “Faithful feet ∙”
