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”

Pay it forward ∙∙

Pay it forward ∙∙ I urge you . . . in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice. – Romans 12:1 Romans 12:1-3  1 And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let themContinue reading “Pay it forward ∙∙”

Jesus the Merciful ∙∙

Jesus the Merciful ∙∙ He needed to be made in every respect like us so that he could be our merciful and faithful High Priest before God. Then he could offer a sacrifice that would take away the sins of the people. – Hebrews 2:17 Hebrews 4:14-16  14 We have a great High Priest whoContinue reading “Jesus the Merciful ∙∙”