Quiet Strength ∙

Quiet Strength ∙ In quietness and trust is your strength. – Isaiah 30:15 Isaiah 30:15-21  15 This is what the Sovereign LORD, the Holy One of Israel, says: “Only in returning to me and resting in me will you be saved. In quietness and confidence is your strength. But you would have none of it.Continue reading “Quiet Strength ∙”

Deplorable inferiors ∙∙

Deplorable inferiors ∙∙ Instead, God chose things the world considers foolish in order to shame those who think they are wise. And he chose things that are powerless to shame those who are powerful. God chose things despised by the world, things considered worthless, and used them to bring to nothing what the world considersContinue reading “Deplorable inferiors ∙∙”

The appearance of evil ∙

The appearance of evil ∙ But examine everything carefully; hold fast to that which is good. Abstain from every form of evil. – 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22 Job 1:8 Have you noticed my servant Job? He is the finest man in all the earth. He is blameless – a man of complete integrity. He fears GodContinue reading “The appearance of evil ∙”

The Father finishes what He starts ∙∙

The Father finishes what He starts ∙∙ He who calls you is faithful, and He also will bring it to pass. – 1 Thessalonians 5:24 1 Thessalonians 5:21-24 21 Test everything that is said. Hold on to what is good.22 Stay away from every kind of evil. 23 Now, may the God of peace makeContinue reading “The Father finishes what He starts ∙∙”

Intolerance ∙∙

Intolerance ∙∙ Anyone who teaches something different is arrogant and lacks understanding. Such a person has an unhealthy desire to quibble over the meaning of words. This stirs up arguments ending in jealousy, division, slander, and evil suspicions. These people always cause trouble. Their minds are corrupt, and they have turned their backs on theContinue reading “Intolerance ∙∙”