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 ∙∙”
Tag Archives: Promises
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 ∙”
Are you drifting? ∙∙∙
Are you drifting? ∙∙∙ For this reason, we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard so that we do not drift away from it. – Hebrews 2:1 James 1:6-8 6 A person with divided loyalty is as unsettled as a wave of the sea that is blown and tossed by the wind.7Continue reading “Are you drifting? ∙∙∙”
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