Every Praise ∙

Every Praise ∙ Let everything that has breath praise the LORD! Praise the LORD! – Psalms 150:6 Psalms 150:1-6 Praise the LORD! Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heaven!  Praise him for his mighty works; praise his unequaled greatness!  Praise him with a blast of the ram’s horn; praise him withContinue reading “Every Praise ∙”

The Paradox of Pain ∙∙∙

The Paradox of Pain ∙∙∙ For our present troubles are small and won’t last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever! – 2 Corinthians 4:17 2 Corinthians 4:17-18  17 For momentary, light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond allContinue reading “The Paradox of Pain ∙∙∙”

Mighty in spirit ∙

Mighty in spirit ∙ We fix our eyes not on what is seen but on what is unseen. – 2 Corinthians 4:18 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 16 Therefore, we do not lose heart, but though our outer man is decaying, yet our inner man is being renewed day by day.17 For momentary, light affliction is producingContinue reading “Mighty in spirit ∙”

Unswerving constancy ∙∙

Unswerving constancy ∙∙ God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward, they will receive the crown of life God promised those who love him. – James 1:12 James 1:2-4  2 Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy.  3 For you know that when yourContinue reading “Unswerving constancy ∙∙”