How to become real ∙

How to become real ∙ Long ago, the LORD said to Israel: “I have loved you, my people, with an everlasting love. With unfailing love, I have drawn you to myself. – Jeremiah 31:3 Zephaniah 3:17 For the LORD your God is living among you. He is a mighty savior. He will take delight inContinue reading “How to become real ∙”

Does God really meet all my needs?

Does God really meet all my needs? And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus. – Philippians 4:19 2 Corinthians 9:2-8  5 So I thought I should send these brothers ahead of me to make sure the gift you promised is ready. But I want itContinue reading “Does God really meet all my needs?”

Why suffer?

Why suffer? Even though Jesus was God’s Son, he learned obedience from the things he suffered. – Hebrews 5:8 Deuteronomy 8:5 Just as a parent disciplines a child, the LORD your God disciplines you for your own good. 1 Peter 2:19-21  19 For God is pleased with you when you do what you know isContinue reading “Why suffer?”

Minor characters ∙

Minor characters ∙ I, Tertius, who write this letter, greet you in the Lord. – Romans 16:22 Philippians 2:20-22  20 I have no one else like Timothy, who genuinely cares about your welfare.  21 All the others care only for themselves and not for what matters to Jesus Christ.  22 But you know how TimothyContinue reading “Minor characters ∙”

What goes around . . . ∙

What goes around . . . ∙ Love prospers when a fault is forgiven, but dwelling on it separates close friends. – Proverbs 17:9   Galatians 6:7-10  7 Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, this he will also reap.  8 For the one who sows to his ownContinue reading “What goes around . . . ∙”