Idealized idols ∙∙

Idealized idols ∙∙ Because of the privilege and authority God has given me, I give each of you this warning: Don’t think you are better than you really are. Be honest in your evaluation of yourselves, measuring yourselves by the faith God has given us.- Romans 12:3 1 Timothy 1:12-16  12 I thank Christ JesusContinue reading “Idealized idols ∙∙”

Be kind ∙∙

Be kind ∙∙ The LORD has told you what is good, and this is what he requires of you: to do what is right, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God. – Micah 6:8 Ephesians 4:31-32  31 Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and slander be put away from you, along withContinue reading “Be kind ∙∙”

Be careful what you ask for ∙∙

Be careful what you ask for ∙∙ So he gave them what they asked for, but sent leanness into their soul. – Psalms 106:15 Psalms 78:23-25  23 But he commanded the skies to open; he opened the doors of heaven.  24 He rained down manna for them to eat; he gave them bread from heaven.Continue reading “Be careful what you ask for ∙∙”

It just takes time ∙

It just takes time ∙ Teach us to realize the brevity of life, so that we may grow in wisdom. – Psalms 90:12 Psalms 1:1-6  1 Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers.  2 But they delight inContinue reading “It just takes time ∙”

Thanks for being You! ∙

Thanks for being You! ∙ Come, let us sing to the LORD! Let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation. – Psalms 95:1 Psalms 100:1-5  1 Shout with joy to the LORD, all the earth!  2 Worship the LORD with gladness. Come before him, singing with joy.  3 Acknowledge that the LORD isContinue reading “Thanks for being You! ∙”