Who are the grasshoppers?

Who are the grasshoppers? Then the whole community began weeping aloud, and they cried all night. – Numbers 14:1 Numbers 13:2-33  2 Send out men to explore the land of Canaan, the land I am giving to the Israelites. Send one leader from each of the twelve tribes.  25 After exploring the land for fortyContinue reading “Who are the grasshoppers?”

The wonder of calm, gentle self-awareness ∙

The wonder of calm, gentle self-awareness ∙ Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. – Matthew 11:29 Psalms 131:1-2  1 O LORD, my heart is not proud; my eyes are not haughty. I don’t concern myself withContinue reading “The wonder of calm, gentle self-awareness ∙”

After His own heart

After His own heart The LORD has sought out a man after his own heart. – 1 Samuel 13:14 2 Chronicles 16:9 The eyes of the LORD search the whole earth in order to strengthen those whose heart is completely His. Businesses are well aware of what it takes to recruit the best possible candidatesContinue reading “After His own heart”

Snap judgments ∙

Snap judgments ∙ The one who states his case first seems right until the other comes and examines him. – Proverbs 18:17 1 Kings 3:16-28  16 Two women came to the king to have an argument settled. 17 “Please, my lord,” one of them began, “this woman and I live in the same house. I gaveContinue reading “Snap judgments ∙”

Imperfection ∙

Imperfection ∙ Therefore, you are to be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect. – Matthew 5:48 James 1:2-4  2 Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials,  3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance.  4 And let endurance have its perfect result so that you may be perfectContinue reading “Imperfection ∙”