Personal achievement ∙∙ In humility, value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. – Philippians 2:3-4 James 4:1-10 1 What is causing the quarrels and fights among you? Don’t they come from the evil desires at war within you? 2 You want whatContinue reading “Personal achievement ∙∙”
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The paradox of pain ∙∙
The paradox of pain ∙∙ For our present troubles are small and won’t last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever! – 2 Corinthians 4:17 2 Corinthians 4:17-18 17 For momentary, light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond allContinue reading “The paradox of pain ∙∙”
Furever families
Furever families David, the servant of the LORD. 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 my strength. – Psalms 18:1 Psalms 18:2-6 2 The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my savior;Continue reading “Furever families”
Wilderness Therapy ∙
Wilderness Therapy ∙ This was the regular pattern – at night, the cloud that covered the Tabernacle had the appearance of fire. Whenever the cloud lifted from over the sacred tent, the people of Israel would break camp and follow it. And wherever the cloud settled, the people of Israel would set up camp. InContinue reading “Wilderness Therapy ∙”
A different spirit ∙
A different spirit ∙ My servant Caleb . . . had a different spirit and has followed Me fully. – Numbers 14:24 Numbers 14:6-9 6 Two of the men who had explored the land, Joshua and Caleb, tore their clothing. 7 They said to all the people of Israel, “The land we traveled through andContinue reading “A different spirit ∙”
Are you a dismal failure? ∙∙
Are you a dismal failure? ∙∙ No one does good, not a single one. – Romans 3:12 Romans 3:23-25 23 For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard. 24 Yet God, with undeserved kindness, declares that we are righteous. He did this through Christ Jesus when he freed us from theContinue reading “Are you a dismal failure? ∙∙”
The midwife of the New Testament
The midwife of the New Testament But you must remain faithful to the things you have been taught. You know they are true, for you know you can trust those who taught you. You have been taught the holy Scriptures from childhood, and they have given you the wisdom to receive the salvation that comesContinue reading “The midwife of the New Testament”
What do you have that you did not receive? ∙
What do you have that you did not receive? ∙ What do you have that God hasn’t given you? – 1 Corinthians 4:7 1 Corinthians 4:1-7 1 So look at Apollos and me as mere servants of Christ who have been put in charge of explaining God’s mysteries. 2 Now, a person who is putContinue reading “What do you have that you did not receive? ∙”
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 ∙”
Do you have an undiagnosed heart condition?
Do you have an undiagnosed heart condition? ∙ The LORD does not see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart. – 1 Samuel 16:7 Ezekiel 36:26-27 26 And I will give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit in you.Continue reading “Do you have an undiagnosed heart condition?”
