Wrongfully accused ∙

Wrongfully accused ∙ Potiphar’s wife soon began to look at him with lustful eyes. “Come and sleep with me,” she demanded. – Genesis 39:7 Romans 12:16-21  17 Never pay back evil with more evil. Do things in such a way that everyone can see you are honorable.  18 Do all that you can to liveContinue reading “Wrongfully accused ∙”

Shimei, the first SWAT-ter ∙∙

Shimei, the first SWAT-ter ∙∙ Get out of here, you murderer, you scoundrel! The LORD is paying you back for all the bloodshed in Saul’s clan. You stole his throne, and now the LORD has given it to your son Absalom. At last, you will taste some of your own medicine, for you are aContinue reading “Shimei, the first SWAT-ter ∙∙”

Gentle strength ∙∙

Gentle strength ∙∙ Let your gentleness be evident to all. – Philippians 4:5 Isaiah 40:10-11  10 Yes, the Sovereign LORD is coming in power. He will rule with a mighty arm. See, he brings his reward with him as he comes.  11 He will feed his flock like a shepherd. He will carry the lambsContinue reading “Gentle strength ∙∙”

Waiting in hope ∙

Waiting in hope ∙ But if we hope for what we do not see, with perseverance, we wait eagerly for it. – Romans 8:25 Romans 8:23-25  23 And we believers also groan, even though we have the Holy Spirit within us as a foretaste of future glory, for we long for our bodies to beContinue reading “Waiting in hope ∙”