God don’t make no junk! ∙

God don’t make no junk! ∙ For we are God’s masterpiece. – Ephesians 2:10 Isaiah 64:8 O LORD, you are our Father. We are the clay, and you are the potter. We all are formed by your hand. Isaiah 29:16 How foolish can you be? He is the Potter, and he is certainly greater thanContinue reading “God don’t make no junk! ∙”

Idealized idols ∙∙

Idealized idols ∙∙ Because of the privilege and authority God has given me, I give each of you this warning: Don’t think you are better than you really are. Be honest in your evaluation of yourselves, measuring yourselves by the faith God has given us.- Romans 12:3 1 Timothy 1:12-16  12 I thank Christ JesusContinue reading “Idealized idols ∙∙”

Be careful what you ask for ∙∙

Be careful what you ask for ∙∙ So he gave them what they asked for, but sent leanness into their soul. – Psalms 106:15 Psalms 78:23-25  23 But he commanded the skies to open; he opened the doors of heaven.  24 He rained down manna for them to eat; he gave them bread from heaven.Continue reading “Be careful what you ask for ∙∙”

It just takes time ∙

It just takes time ∙ Teach us to realize the brevity of life, so that we may grow in wisdom. – Psalms 90:12 Psalms 1:1-6  1 Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers.  2 But they delight inContinue reading “It just takes time ∙”

Age of rage

Age of rage ∙∙ Do not let yourself be quickly provoked, for anger resides in the heart of fools. – Ecclesiastes 7:9 Proverbs 16:32 He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit, than he who captures a city. Proverbs 16:32 Better to be patient than powerful;Continue reading “Age of rage”