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 ∙∙∙”

It might have been ∙∙

It might have been ∙∙ As a deer longs for streams of water, so I long for you, O God! – Psalms 42:1 Psalms 42:1-11 As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for you, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When shall I come and appearContinue reading “It might have been ∙∙”

Growing old ∙∙

Growing old ∙∙ Seventy years are given to us! Some even live to be eighty. But even the best years are filled with pain and trouble; soon, they disappear, and we fly away. – Psalms 90:10 Ecclesiastes 12:1-14 1 Don’t let the excitement of youth cause you to forget your Creator. Honor him in yourContinue reading “Growing old ∙∙”

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 ∙”

Overcoming impossible odds ∙∙

Overcoming impossible odds ∙∙ But Moses told the people, “Don’t be afraid, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, the LORD will rescue you today; for the Egyptians you see today, you will never see them again.” – Exodus 14:13 Exodus 14:1-14 1 Then the LORD gave these instructions to Moses:2 “Order theContinue reading “Overcoming impossible odds ∙∙”