The power of encouragement

The power of encouragement I did not immediately consult with flesh and blood, nor did I go up to Jerusalem to those who were apostles before me, but I went away to Arabia. – Galatians 1:16-17 Acts 9:26-28  26 When he arrived in Jerusalem, he attempted to associate with the disciples, and they were allContinue reading “The power of encouragement”

Toxic information and fake news ∙∙

Toxic information and fake news ∙∙ Everyone speaks lies to one another; their speech is smooth; they talk with duplicity. – Psalms 12:3 Proverbs 6:16-19  16 There are six things the LORD hates – no, seven things he detests:  17 haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that kill the innocent,  18 a heart that plotsContinue reading “Toxic information and fake news ∙∙”

Ponder His words ∙∙

Ponder His words ∙∙ Mary kept all these things in her heart and thought about them often. – Luke 2:19 Luke 2:10-20 10 The angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people;11 for today in the city ofContinue reading “Ponder His words ∙∙”

How large is the love of Christ? ∙

How large is the love of Christ? ∙ May you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is. – Ephesians 3:18 Ephesians 3:16-20  16 I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through hisContinue reading “How large is the love of Christ? ∙”

Call for backup ∙

Call for backup ∙ [The Holy Spirit] will remind you of everything I have said to you. – John 14:26 John 14:16-27  16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever,  17 even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neitherContinue reading “Call for backup ∙”