The brevity of life ∙∙∙

The brevity of life ∙∙∙  6 All flesh is grass, and all its loveliness is like the flower of the field.  7 The grass withers, the flower fades, when the breath of the LORD blows upon it; surely the people are grass.  8 The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our GodContinue reading “The brevity of life ∙∙∙”

Jesus the Merciful ∙∙

Jesus the Merciful ∙∙ He needed to be made in every respect like us so that he could be our merciful and faithful High Priest before God. Then he could offer a sacrifice that would take away the sins of the people. – Hebrews 2:17 Hebrews 4:14-16  14 We have a great High Priest whoContinue reading “Jesus the Merciful ∙∙”

What is the basis for hope? ∙∙

What is the basis for hope? ∙∙ His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. – Lamentations 3:23-24 Lamentations 3:1-3  1 I have seen the afflictions that come from the rod of the LORD’s anger.  2 He has led me into darkness, shutting out all light.  3 He has turnedContinue reading “What is the basis for hope? ∙∙”

God sees as well in the dark as He does in the light ∙∙

God sees as well in the dark as He does in the light ∙∙ O LORD, You have searched me and known me. – Psalms 139:1 Psalms 139:1-12  1 O LORD, you have examined my heart and know everything about me.  2 You know when I sit down or stand up. You know my thoughtsContinue reading “God sees as well in the dark as He does in the light ∙∙”

The Vulcan Salute ∙∙∙

The Vulcan Salute ∙∙∙ Godly people find life; evil people find death. – Proverbs 11:19 Proverbs 11:17-30  17 Your kindness will reward you, but your cruelty will destroy you.  18 Evil people get rich for the moment, but the reward of the godly will last.  19 Godly people find life; evil people find death.  20Continue reading “The Vulcan Salute ∙∙∙”