Where Are Your Accusers?

Where Are Your Accusers? From this day on, I will bless you. – Haggai 2:19 John 8:3-11 As he was speaking, the teachers of religious law and the Pharisees brought a woman who had been caught in the act of adultery. They put her in front of the crowd. “Teacher,” they said to Jesus, “thisContinue reading “Where Are Your Accusers?”

Caring Enough to Confront ∙

Caring Enough to Confront ∙ Faithful are the wounds of a friend, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful. – Proverbs 27:6 Proverbs 27:4-9 Anger is cruel, and wrath is like a flood, but jealousy is even more dangerous. An open rebuke is better than hidden love! Wounds from a sincere friend are betterContinue reading “Caring Enough to Confront ∙”

Jonah the Reluctant Prophet ∙∙

Jonah the Reluctant Prophet ∙∙ As my life was slipping away, I remembered the LORD. And my earnest prayer went out to you in your holy Temple. – Jonah 2:7 Jonah 2:1-10  1 Then Jonah prayed to the LORD his God from inside the fish.  2 He said, I cried out to the LORD inContinue reading “Jonah the Reluctant Prophet ∙∙”

Each of us is a mere breath ∙∙

Each of us is a mere breath ∙∙ But now, Lord, what do I look for? You are my only hope! – Psalms 39:7 Psalms 39:1-10 I said to myself, “I will watch what I do and not sin in what I say. I will hold my tongue when the ungodly are around me.” ButContinue reading “Each of us is a mere breath ∙∙”

Life without regret ∙∙

Life without regret ∙∙ For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. – Philippians 1:21 Philippians 1:6-20 6 And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.12 And I want youContinue reading “Life without regret ∙∙”