The Father finishes what He starts ∙∙

The Father finishes what He starts ∙∙ He who calls you is faithful, and He also will bring it to pass. – 1 Thessalonians 5:24 1 Thessalonians 5:21-24 21 Test everything that is said. Hold on to what is good.22 Stay away from every kind of evil. 23 Now, may the God of peace makeContinue reading “The Father finishes what He starts ∙∙”

Rembrandt – Painter of the Soul ∙

Rembrandt – Painter of the Soul ∙ The Pharisee stood by himself and said, “I thank you, God, that I am not a sinner like everyone else. For I don’t cheat, I don’t sin, and I don’t commit adultery. I’m certainly not like that tax collector” – Luke 18:11 Isaiah 6:5 Woe is me, forContinue reading “Rembrandt – Painter of the Soul ∙”

Friendly persuasion ∙∙

Friendly persuasion ∙∙ Because we understand our fearful responsibility to the Lord, we work hard to persuade others. – 2 Corinthians 5:11 John 16:7-11  7 But I tell you the truth, it is best for you that I go away because if I do not, the Helper will not come. If I do go away,Continue reading “Friendly persuasion ∙∙”

Ersatz children ∙∙

Ersatz children ∙∙ The LORD used to speak to Moses face to face, just as a man speaks to his friend. – Exodus 33:11 Numbers 16:28-35  28 And Moses said, “This is how you will know that the LORD has sent me to do all these things that I have done – for I haveContinue reading “Ersatz children ∙∙”