The spark ∙

The spark ∙ Awake, O sleeper, rise up from the dead, and Christ will give you light. – Ephesians 5:14 Romans 13:11-14 11 This is all the more urgent, for you know how late it is; time is running out. Wake up, for our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed.12 The nightContinue reading “The spark ∙”

Fanning the flame ∙

Fanning the flame ∙ This is why I remind you to fan into flames the spiritual gift God gave you when I laid my hands on you. – 2 Timothy 1:6 Hebrews 5:8-14 8 Even though Jesus was God’s Son, he learned obedience from the things he suffered. 10 And God designated him to beContinue reading “Fanning the flame ∙”

Hearts ablaze ∙∙

Hearts ablaze ∙∙ So, they said to each other, “Weren’t our hearts ablaze within us while He was talking with us on the road and explaining the Scriptures to us?” – Luke 24:32 Luke 24:13-35 13 That same day, two of Jesus’ followers were walking to the village of Emmaus, seven miles from Jerusalem.15 AsContinue reading “Hearts ablaze ∙∙”

Choices reveal character ∙

Choices reveal character ∙ After all the land was divided among the tribes, the Israelites gave a piece of land to Joshua as his allocation. For the LORD had said he could have any town he wanted. He chose Timnath-Serah in the hill country of Ephraim. He rebuilt the town and lived there. – JoshuaContinue reading “Choices reveal character ∙”