Ataraxia in a Troubled World When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy. – Psalms 94:19 Psalms 94:16-23 16 Who will protect me from the wicked? Who will stand up for me against evildoers? 17 Unless the LORD had helped me, I would soon have settled in the silence of the grave.Continue reading “Ataraxia in a Troubled World”
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The Silent Erosion of Convictions
The Silent Erosion of Convictions People scoff at things they do not understand. Like unthinking animals, they do whatever their instincts tell them, bringing about their own destruction. What sorrow awaits them! For they follow in the footsteps of Cain, who killed his brother. Like Balaam, they deceive people for money. And like Korah, theyContinue reading “The Silent Erosion of Convictions”
Embracing Adversity and Accepting Trials
Embracing Adversity and Accepting Trials Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. – James 1:2 James 1:9-12 9 Believers who are poor have something to boast about, for God has honored them. 10 And those who are rich should boast that God has humbled them. TheyContinue reading “Embracing Adversity and Accepting Trials”
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 ∙”
Why visit iniquity? ∙∙∙
Why visit iniquity? ∙∙∙ I lavish unfailing love to a thousand generations. I forgive iniquity, rebellion, and sin. But I do not excuse the guilty, visiting the iniquity of the parents upon their children and grandchildren; the entire family is affected – even children in the third and fourth generations. – Exodus 34:7 Exodus 20:4-6Continue reading “Why visit iniquity? ∙∙∙”
Dr H Reflections 