We Can Only Receive What God Gives

We Can Only Receive What God Gives God sent a man, John the Baptist, to tell about the light so that everyone might believe because of his testimony. – John 1:6-7 John 3:22-30 Then Jesus and his disciples left Jerusalem and went into the Judean countryside. Jesus spent some time with them there, baptizing people.Continue reading “We Can Only Receive What God Gives”

The Patron Saint of Mediocrity ∙∙∙

The Patron Saint of Mediocrity ∙∙∙ But when the light exposes anything, it becomes visible, for the light makes everything visible. – Ephesians 5:13-14 John 3:19-21 God’s light came into the world, but people loved the darkness more than the light, for their actions were evil. All who do evil hate the light and refuseContinue reading “The Patron Saint of Mediocrity ∙∙∙”

Rebellious Unforgiveness

Rebellious Unforgiveness Be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you. – Ephesians 4:32 Matthew 6:10-15  10 May your Kingdom come soon. May your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven.  11 Give us today the food we need,  12 and forgive us ourContinue reading “Rebellious Unforgiveness”

Gratitude or not? ∙∙

Gratitude or not? ∙∙ Even if we butchered all our flocks and herds, would that satisfy them? Even if we caught all the fish in the sea, would that be enough? – Numbers 11:22 Numbers 11:1-11  1 Soon the people began to complain about their hardship, and the LORD heard everything they said. Then theContinue reading “Gratitude or not? ∙∙”