Should the godless govern people of faith? ∙ Manasseh led the people of Judah and Jerusalem to do even more evil than the pagan nations that the LORD had destroyed when the people of Israel entered the land. – 2 Chronicles 33:9 2 Kings 21:1-16 1 Manasseh was twelve years old when he became king,Continue reading “Should the godless govern people of faith? ∙”
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Are you a dismal failure? ∙∙∙
Are you a dismal failure? ∙∙∙ No one does good, not a single one. – Romans 3:12 Romans 3:23-25 23 For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard. 24 Yet God, with undeserved kindness, declares that we are righteous. He did this through Christ Jesus when he freed us from theContinue reading “Are you a dismal failure? ∙∙∙”
The gladiator’s paycheck ∙
The gladiator’s paycheck ∙ Give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar, and give to God what belongs to God. – Luke 20:25 Matthew 22:15-22 15 The Pharisees met together to plot how to trap Jesus into saying something for which he could be arrested. 16 They sent some of their disciples, along with the supportersContinue reading “The gladiator’s paycheck ∙”
Have difficult circumstances defined you?
Have difficult circumstances defined you? I have made you strong like a fortified city that cannot be captured, like an iron pillar or a bronze wall. You will stand against the whole land – the kings, officials, priests, and people of Judah.- Jeremiah 1:18 2 Thessalonians 3:3-5 3 But the Lord is faithful, and HeContinue reading “Have difficult circumstances defined you?”
Haunting taunting ∙∙
Haunting taunting ∙∙ Speaking recklessly is like the thrusts of a sword, but the words of the wise bring healing. – Proverbs 12:18 1 Samuel 1:5-18 5 [Elkanah] loved Hannah, but the LORD had not enabled her to have children. 6 Her rival taunted Hannah and made fun of her because the LORD had keptContinue reading “Haunting taunting ∙∙”
