Worthy of my praise ∙ Always be joyful. Never stop praying. In everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. – 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Psalms 34:1-8 1 I will praise the LORD at all times. I will constantly speak his praises.2 I will boast only in the LORD; let allContinue reading “Worthy of my praise ∙”
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Two kinds of storms ∙
Two kinds of storms ∙ The LORD hurled a powerful wind over the sea, causing a violent storm that threatened to break the ship apart. – Jonah 1:4 Matthew 14:22-33 22 Jesus insisted that his disciples get back into the boat and cross to the other side of the lake, while he sent the peopleContinue reading “Two kinds of storms ∙”
I want out ∙
I want out ∙ As for me, I will call on God, and the LORD will rescue me. – Psalms 55:16 Psalms 55:4-18 4 My heart pounds in my chest. The terror of death assaults me. 5 Fear and trembling overwhelm me, and I can’t stop shaking. 6 Oh, that I had wings like aContinue reading “I want out ∙”
Squeezed into a mold ∙
Squeezed into a mold ∙ Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind. – Romans 12:2 1 Peter 1:13-23 13 So think clearly and exercise self-control. Look forward to the gracious salvation that will come to you when Jesus Christ is revealed to the world. 14 SoContinue reading “Squeezed into a mold ∙”
A Tale of Two Kings ∙
A Tale of Two Kings ∙ Unfailing love and faithfulness protect the king; his throne is made secure through love. – Proverbs 20:28 Proverbs 30:7-9 7 O God, I beg two favors from you; let me have them before I die. 8 First, help me never to tell a lie. Second, give me neither povertyContinue reading “A Tale of Two Kings ∙”