My Father’s house ∙∙

My Father’s house ∙∙ In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. – John 14:2 John 14:1-6 1 Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me.2 There is more than enough roomContinue reading “My Father’s house ∙∙”

Misplaced boasting ∙∙

Misplaced boasting ∙∙ A warrior putting on his sword for battle should not boast like a warrior who has already won. – 1 Kings 20:11 Romans 15:17-19 17 So I have reason to be enthusiastic about all Christ Jesus has done through me in my service to God.18 Yet I dare not boast about anythingContinue reading “Misplaced boasting ∙∙”

From prison to praise ∙∙

From prison to praise ∙∙ You have turned my mourning into joyful dancing . . . And clothed me with joy. – Psalms 30:11 Psalms 30:1-12 1 A psalm of David. A song for the dedication of the Temple. I will exalt you, LORD, for you rescued me. You refused to let my enemies triumphContinue reading “From prison to praise ∙∙”

Jezebel and Clyde ∙∙∙

Jezebel and Clyde ∙∙∙ [Ahab] married Jezebel, the daughter of King Ethbaal of the Sidonians, and he began to bow down in worship of Baal. – 1 Kings 16:31 1 Kings 18:14-46 14 And now you say, “Go and tell your master, ‘Elijah is here.’” 16 Ahab went out to meet Elijah.17 When Ahab sawContinue reading “Jezebel and Clyde ∙∙∙”

Mighty in spirit ∙

Mighty in spirit ∙ We fix our eyes not on what is seen but on what is unseen. – 2 Corinthians 4:18 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 16 Therefore, we do not lose heart, but though our outer man is decaying, yet our inner man is being renewed day by day.17 For momentary, light affliction is producingContinue reading “Mighty in spirit ∙”