Servant Worms: Loved and Redeemed

Servant Worms: Loved and Redeemed But I am a worm and not a man, a reproach of men and despised by the people. – Psalms 22:6 Isaiah 41:14 Though you are a lowly worm, O Jacob, don’t be afraid, people of Israel, for I will help you. I am the LORD, your Redeemer. I amContinue reading “Servant Worms: Loved and Redeemed”

BFF ∙∙

BFF ∙∙ You are my friends. – John 15:15 1 Samuel 2:30 I will honor those who honor me. The Timeless Essence of Friendship Friendship has long been a cherished aspect of human connection. The American sitcom “Friends,” which aired from September 22, 1994, to May 6, 2004, celebrated the beauty and complexity of theseContinue reading “BFF ∙∙”

Always holding someone up ∙

Always holding someone up ∙ You didn’t choose me. I chose you. I appointed you to go and produce lasting fruit, so that the Father will give you whatever you ask for, using my name. – John 15:16 John 5:24 I tell you the truth, those who listen to my message and believe in GodContinue reading “Always holding someone up ∙”

Life is too short for shallow friendships ∙∙

Life is too short for shallow friendships ∙∙ Do not be deceived: “Bad company corrupts good morals.” – 1 Corinthians 15:33 Proverbs 13:20 He who walks with wise men will be wise, But the companion of fools will suffer harm. Proverbs 22:24-25 24 Do not associate with a man given to anger or go withContinue reading “Life is too short for shallow friendships ∙∙”

What a Friend

What a Friend A real friend sticks closer than a brother. – Proverbs 18:24 John 15:15 I no longer call you slaves because a master doesn’t confide in his slaves. Now you are my friends, since I have told you everything the Father told me. Joseph Medlicott Scriven (1819-1886) was an Irish-born Canadian poet. HeContinue reading “What a Friend”