Hardened for righteousness ∙ Peter and the apostles answered, “We must obey God rather than men.” – Acts 5:29 Acts 16:22-32 22 A mob quickly formed against Paul and Silas, and the city officials ordered them stripped and beaten with wooden rods. 23 They were severely beaten, and then they were thrown into prison. TheContinue reading “Hardened for righteousness ∙”
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A word from the Lord was rare ∙∙
A word from the Lord was rare ∙∙ A word from the LORD was rare in those days, and visions were infrequent. – 1 Samuel 3:1 1 Samuel 3:1-11 1 Now in those days messages from the LORD were very rare, and visions were quite uncommon. 4 Suddenly, the LORD called out, “Samuel!” “Yes?” SamuelContinue reading “A word from the Lord was rare ∙∙”
Money does stupid things ∙
Money does stupid things ∙ Don’t love money; be satisfied with what you have. For God has said, “I will never fail you. I will never abandon you.” – Hebrews 13:5 Psalms 119:35-40 35 Make me walk along the path of your commands, for that is where my happiness is found. 36 Give me anContinue reading “Money does stupid things ∙”
The G Factor vs. going it alone ∙∙
The G Factor vs. going it alone ∙∙ Two people are better than one. – Ecclesiastes 4:9 Ecclesiastes 4:8-13 8 This is the case of a man who is all alone, without a child or a brother, yet who works hard to gain as much wealth as he can. But then he asks himself, “WhoContinue reading “The G Factor vs. going it alone ∙∙”
A new creation, our paradigm shift
A new creation, our paradigm shift This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new creation. The old life is gone; a new life has begun! – 2 Corinthians 5:17 Romans 6:4 Just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glorious power of the Father, now we also may liveContinue reading “A new creation, our paradigm shift”
Just ask the animals ∙∙
Just ask the animals ∙∙ Some things on earth are small but unusually wise: spiders are easy to catch, but they are found even in kings’ palaces. – Proverbs 30:24, 28 Job 12:7-10 7 Just ask the animals, and they will teach you. Ask the birds of the sky, and they will tell you. 8Continue reading “Just ask the animals ∙∙”
Ghostbusters ∙∙
Ghostbusters ∙∙ He rebuked them for their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they did not believe those who had seen him resurrected. – Mark 16:1 Luke 24:36-39 36 And just as they were telling about it, Jesus himself was suddenly standing there among them. “Peace be with you,” he said. 37 But the wholeContinue reading “Ghostbusters ∙∙”
Envy and the whack ∙∙
Envy and the whack ∙∙ Pay careful attention to your own work, for then you will get the satisfaction of a job well done, and you won’t need to compare yourself to anyone else. – Galatians 6:4 Genesis 4:2-9 2 When they grew up, Abel became a shepherd, while Cain cultivated the ground. 3 WhenContinue reading “Envy and the whack ∙∙”
The patron saint of mediocrity ∙∙
The patron saint of mediocrity ∙∙ But when anything is exposed by the light, it becomes visible, for the light makes everything visible. – Ephesians 5:13-14 John 3:19-21 19 God’s light came into the world, but people loved the darkness more than the light, for their actions were evil. 20 All who do evil hateContinue reading “The patron saint of mediocrity ∙∙”
We need only ask ∙
We need only ask ∙ Show me the right path, O LORD; point out the road for me to follow. – Psalms 25:4 Psalms 143:4-11 4 I am losing all hope; I am paralyzed with fear. 5 I remember the days of old. I ponder all your great works and think about what you haveContinue reading “We need only ask ∙”
