Training wheels ∙∙

Training wheels ∙∙ Therefore, the Law has become our tutor to lead us to Christ, so that we may be justified by faith. – Galatians 3:24 Galatians 3:21-26  21 If the law could give us new life, we could be made right with God by obeying it.  22 But the Scriptures declare that we areContinue reading “Training wheels ∙∙”

Pleasures forevermore ∙∙

Pleasures forevermore ∙∙ You will not abandon me to the realm of the dead . . .. You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence. – Psalms 16:10-11 Psalms 16:1-11  1 A Psalm of David. Keep me safe, O God, for I have come toContinue reading “Pleasures forevermore ∙∙”

Quieter heartbreaks ∙∙

Quieter heartbreaks ∙∙ The LORD is a shelter for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. – Psalms 9:9 Matthew 24:3-9  3 Tell us, when will these things happen, and what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?  4 And Jesus answered and said to them, SeeContinue reading “Quieter heartbreaks ∙∙”

Number your days ∙∙∙

Number your days ∙∙∙ So teach us to number our days so that we may get a heart of wisdom. – Psalms 90:12 Psalms 39:4-5  4 Lord, remind me how brief my time on earth will be. Remind me that my days are numbered – how fleeting my life is.  5 You have made myContinue reading “Number your days ∙∙∙”

Sifted ∙∙

Sifted ∙∙ [Be alert and on guard] so that Satan will not outsmart us. For we are familiar with his evil schemes. – 2 Corinthians 2:11 Luke 22:31-32  31 “Simon, Simon, behold, Satan has demanded permission to sift you like wheat;  32 but I have prayed for you, that your faith may not fail; andContinue reading “Sifted ∙∙”