Who are the grasshoppers?

Who are the grasshoppers? Then the whole community began weeping aloud, and they cried all night. – Numbers 14:1 Numbers 13:2-33  2 Send out men to explore the land of Canaan, the land I am giving to the Israelites. Send one leader from each of the twelve tribes.  25 After exploring the land for fortyContinue reading “Who are the grasshoppers?”

The wonder of calm, gentle self-awareness ∙

The wonder of calm, gentle self-awareness ∙ Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. – Matthew 11:29 Psalms 131:1-2  1 O LORD, my heart is not proud; my eyes are not haughty. I don’t concern myself withContinue reading “The wonder of calm, gentle self-awareness ∙”

Guard your heart

Guard your heart Guard your heart with all diligence, for from it flow the springs of life. – Proverbs 4:23 Philippians 4:6-7  6 Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.  7 Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything weContinue reading “Guard your heart”

After His own heart

After His own heart The LORD has sought out a man after his own heart. – 1 Samuel 13:14 2 Chronicles 16:9 The eyes of the LORD search the whole earth in order to strengthen those whose heart is completely His. Businesses are well aware of what it takes to recruit the best possible candidatesContinue reading “After His own heart”

Imperfection ∙

Imperfection ∙ Therefore, you are to be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect. – Matthew 5:48 James 1:2-4  2 Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials,  3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance.  4 And let endurance have its perfect result so that you may be perfectContinue reading “Imperfection ∙”