Seeing as God sees ∙∙

Seeing as God sees ∙∙ I will rejoice in the Lord, and I will be joyful in God, my Savior. – Habakkuk 3:18 Habakkuk 3:16-19 16 I trembled inside when I heard this; my lips quivered with fear. My legs gave way beneath me, and I shook in terror. I will wait quietly for theContinue reading “Seeing as God sees ∙∙”

Overcoming the past ∙

Overcoming the past ∙ For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. – Ephesians 2:10 Ephesians 2:4-10 4 But God is so rich in mercy, and he loved us so much,5 that even though we were deadContinue reading “Overcoming the past ∙”

Canine lie detectors ∙∙

Canine lie detectors ∙∙ Know that your sin will find you out. – Numbers 32:23 Acts 5:1-11 1 There was a certain man named Ananias who, with his wife, Sapphira, sold some property.2 He brought part of the money to the apostles, claiming it was the full amount. With his wife’s consent, he kept theContinue reading “Canine lie detectors ∙∙”

Family resemblance ∙∙∙

Family resemblance ∙∙∙ For God knew his people in advance, and he chose them to become like his Son. – Romans 8:29 1 Peter 2:21-23 21 For God called you to do good, even if it means suffering, just as Christ suffered for you. He is your example, and you must follow in his steps.Continue reading “Family resemblance ∙∙∙”

False prophets ∙∙

False prophets ∙∙ Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves; so be shrewd as serpents and innocent as doves. – Matthew 10:16 Matthew 7:15-20 15 Beware of false prophets who come disguised as harmless sheep but are really vicious wolves.16 You can identify them by their fruit, that is, byContinue reading “False prophets ∙∙”