Do you remember your first real Christmas? ∙ You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. – John 8:32 Isaiah 9:2 The people who walk in darkness will see a great light. For those who live in a land of deep darkness, a light will shine. Several decades ago, a youngContinue reading “Do you remember your first real Christmas? ∙”
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Masters or Disasters ∙
Be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you. – Ephesians 4:32 1 Peter 3:8-12 8 Finally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters. Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude. 9 Don’t repay evilContinue reading “Masters or Disasters ∙”
Death creds ∙
Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends. – John 15:13 Hebrews 9:26-28 26 But now, once for all time, he has appeared at the end of the age to remove sin by his own death as a sacrifice. 28 Christ died once for all time asContinue reading “Death creds ∙”
I have had enough LORD ∙
Listen to me, descendants of Jacob, all you who remain in Israel. I have cared for you since you were born. Yes, I carried you before you were born. I will be your God throughout your lifetime, until your hair is white with age. I made you, and I will care for you. I willContinue reading “I have had enough LORD ∙”
The fellowship of the unashamed ∙
Never be ashamed to tell others about our Lord. . . With the strength God gives you, be ready to suffer with me for the sake of the Good News. – 2 Timothy 1:8 Isaiah 50:4-7 4 The Sovereign LORD has given me his words of wisdom, so that I know how to comfort theContinue reading “The fellowship of the unashamed ∙”
Secret sin ∙
The LORD was displeased with what David had done. – 2 Samuel 11:27 Psalms 51:1-12 1 Have mercy on me, O God, because of your unfailing love. Because of your great compassion, blot out the stain of my sins. 2 Wash me clean from my guilt. Purify me from my sin. 3 For I recognizeContinue reading “Secret sin ∙”
What is darkness? ∙
What is darkness? ∙ [The Lord Jesus Christ] alone possesses immortality and dwells in unapproachable light. – 1 Timothy 6:16 1 John 1:5-10 5 This is the message we heard from Jesus and now declare to you: God is light, and there is no darkness in him at all. 6 So we are lying ifContinue reading “What is darkness? ∙”
Introspection – discovering our inner pain
Introspection – discovering our inner pain Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life. – Psalms 139:23-24 Psalms 139:1-12 1 O LORD, you have examined my heart and know everything aboutContinue reading “Introspection – discovering our inner pain”
Sweet Hour of Prayer ∙
Sweet Hour of Prayer ∙ They are more desirable than gold, even the finest gold. They are sweeter than honey, even honey dripping from the comb. – Psalms 19:10 Psalms 141:2 Accept my prayer as incense offered to you, and my upraised hands as an evening offering. Revelation 5:8 Golden bowls full of incense, whichContinue reading “Sweet Hour of Prayer ∙”
Compassionate provision ∙
Compassionate provision ∙ They do not need to go away; you give them something to eat! Matthew 14:16 John 6:1-13 1 After this, Jesus crossed over to the far side of the Sea of Galilee. 2 A huge crowd kept following him wherever he went, because they saw his miraculous signs as he healed theContinue reading “Compassionate provision ∙”
