Wrongfully Accused∙ Potiphar’s wife soon began to look at him with lustful eyes. “Come and sleep with me,” she demanded. – Genesis 39:7 Romans 12:16-21 17 Never pay back evil with more evil. Do things in such a way that everyone can see you are honorable. 18 Do all that you can to live inContinue reading “Wrongfully Accused ∙”
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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 ∙∙∙”
Strengthen your core ∙∙
Strengthen your core ∙∙ Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. – Psalms 51:10 Psalms 51:1-12 1 Be gracious to me, O God, according to Your lovingkindness; According to the greatness of Your compassion, blot out my transgressions. 2 Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity and cleanseContinue reading “Strengthen your core ∙∙”
Reaching for the heavens ∙∙
Reaching for the heavens ∙∙ Come, let us build ourselves a city and a tower with its top in the heavens, and let us make a name for ourselves – Genesis 11:4 Genesis 11:1-4 1 At one time, all the people of the world spoke the same language and used the same words.2 As theContinue reading “Reaching for the heavens ∙∙”
What do you value most? ∙∙
What do you value most? ∙∙ Let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the LORD who practices steadfast love, justice, and righteousness in the earth. – Jeremiah 9:24 Jeremiah 9:23-24 23 Thus says the LORD, “Let not a wise man boast of his wisdom, and letContinue reading “What do you value most? ∙∙”
Where can we find comfort in troubled times? ∙∙
Where can we find comfort in troubled times? ∙∙ [God] comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. – 2 Corinthians 1:4 2 Corinthians 1:3-7 3 All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is ourContinue reading “Where can we find comfort in troubled times? ∙∙”
