Have mercy ∙ LORD, have mercy on me. – Psalms 9:13 Luke 18:9-14 9 Then Jesus told this story to some who had great confidence in their own righteousness and scorned everyone else: 10 “Two men went to the Temple to pray. One was a Pharisee, and the other was a despised tax collector.”Continue reading “Have mercy ∙”
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Son of Encouragement ∙∙
Son of Encouragement ∙∙ There was Joseph, the one the apostles nicknamed Barnabas (which means “Son of Encouragement”). – Acts 4:36 1 Thessalonians 5:11-18 11 So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing. 14 Brothers and sisters, we urge you to warn those who are lazy. Encourage thoseContinue reading “Son of Encouragement ∙∙”
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 ∙∙”
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 ∙”
Waiting ∙
Waiting ∙ I would have despaired unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the LORD In the land of the living. Wait patiently for the LORD. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the LORD. – Psalms 27:13-14 Isaiah 40:28-29 28 Have you never heard? Have you never understood? TheContinue reading “Waiting ∙”
