I AM the LORD! ∙

I AM the LORD! ∙ They did not listen to him because of their discouragement and harsh labor. – Exodus 6:9 Exodus 6:1-9  1 Then the LORD told Moses, “Now you will see what I will do to Pharaoh. When he feels the force of my strong hand, he will let the people go. InContinue reading “I AM the LORD! ∙”

Soulhacker ∙

Soulhacker ∙ I have become all things to all men, so that I may, by all means, save some. – 1 Corinthians 9:22 1 Corinthians 9:19-23  19 Even though I am a free man with no master, I have become a slave to all people to bring many to Christ.  20 When I was withContinue reading “Soulhacker ∙”

Bad girl, bad boy ∙

Bad girl, bad boy ∙ He has made us accepted in the beloved. – Ephesians 1:6 Romans 8:1 So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus. How many of us grew up in dysfunctional families? One or both of our parents were over the top with harsh demands and judgmentalContinue reading “Bad girl, bad boy ∙”

Touching heaven and changing earth

Touching heaven and changing earth The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results. – James 5:16 James 5:17-18  17 Elijah was as human as we are, and yet when he prayed earnestly that no rain would fall, none fell for three and a half years!  18 Then, when heContinue reading “Touching heaven and changing earth”

Elevating your service ∙

Elevating your service ∙ If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross daily and follow Me. – Luke 9:23 2 Corinthians 8:1-5  1 Now I want you to know, dear brothers and sisters, what God in his kindness has done through the churches in Macedonia.  2 TheyContinue reading “Elevating your service ∙”

Spent, daring greatly ∙

Spent, daring greatly ∙ I didn’t shrink from declaring all that God wants you to know. – Acts 20:27 1 Samuel 17:23-58  23 Goliath, the Philistine champion from Gath, came out from the Philistine ranks. Then David heard him shout his usual taunt to the army of Israel.  24 As soon as the Israelite armyContinue reading “Spent, daring greatly ∙”

Greed unlimited ∙

Greed unlimited ∙ Beware! Guard against every kind of greed. Life is not measured by how much you own.- Luke 12:15 Luke 12:16-23  16 And He told them a parable, saying, The land of a rich man was very productive.”  17 “And he began reasoning to himself, saying, ‘What shall I do, since I haveContinue reading “Greed unlimited ∙”

Be kind ∙

Be kind ∙ The LORD has told you what is good, and this is what he requires of you: to do what is right, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God. – Micah 6:8 Ephesians 4:31-32  31 Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and slander be put away from you, along withContinue reading “Be kind ∙”

A delightful way to live ∙

A delightful way to live ∙ Direct me in the path of your commands, for there I find delight. – Psalms 119:35 Psalms 119:33-48  33 Teach me your decrees, O LORD; I will keep them to the end.  34 Give me understanding and I will obey your instructions; I will put them into practice withContinue reading “A delightful way to live ∙”

Iconic glory ∙

Iconic glory ∙ Who is the King of glory? – Psalms 24:8 Psalms 24:7-10  7 Open up, ancient gates! Open up, ancient doors, and let the King of glory enter.  8 Who is the King of glory? The LORD, strong and mighty; the LORD, invincible in battle.  9 Open up, ancient gates! Open up, ancientContinue reading “Iconic glory ∙”