Sustainable power ∙∙

Sustainable power ∙∙ He who believes in Me, as the Scripture said, “From his innermost being will flow rivers of living water.” – John 7:38 John 7:37-39  37 Jesus stood and shouted to the crowds, “Anyone who is thirsty may come to me!  38 Anyone who believes in me may come and drink! For theContinue reading “Sustainable power ∙∙”

Buoyant joy or decline

Buoyant joy or decline Unfailing love and truth have met together. Righteousness and peace have kissed! – Psalms 85:10 Psalms 32:1-5  1 Oh, what joy for those whose disobedience is forgiven, whose sin is put out of sight!  2 Yes, what joy for those whose record the LORD has cleared of guilt, whose lives areContinue reading “Buoyant joy or decline”

A family for the lonely ∙

A family for the lonely ∙ I hold you by your right hand – I, the LORD your God. And I say to you, Don’t be afraid. I am here to help you. – Isaiah 41:13 Psalms 68:4-6  4 Sing praises to God and to his name! Sing loud praises to him who rides theContinue reading “A family for the lonely ∙”

Lover of your soul ∙

Lover of your soul ∙ I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore, I have drawn you with lovingkindness. – Jeremiah 31:3 Hosea 11:8-10  8 Oh, how can I give you up, Israel? How can I let you go . . .? My heart is torn within me, and my compassion overflows.  9 No,Continue reading “Lover of your soul ∙”

Coming full circle – sort of ∙

I have let you see it with your eyes, but you will not cross over into it. – Deuteronomy 34:4 Hebrews 11:9-10  9 And even when he reached the land God promised him, he lived there by faith – for he was like a foreigner, living in tents. And so did Isaac and Jacob, whoContinue reading “Coming full circle – sort of ∙”