Death creds ∙

Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends. – John 15:13 Hebrews 9:26-28  26 But now, once for all time, he has appeared at the end of the age to remove sin by his own death as a sacrifice.  28 Christ died once for all time asContinue reading “Death creds ∙”

I have had enough LORD ∙

Listen to me, descendants of Jacob, all you who remain in Israel. I have cared for you since you were born. Yes, I carried you before you were born. I will be your God throughout your lifetime, until your hair is white with age. I made you, and I will care for you. I willContinue reading “I have had enough LORD ∙”

The fellowship of the unashamed ∙

Never be ashamed to tell others about our Lord. . . With the strength God gives you, be ready to suffer with me for the sake of the Good News. – 2 Timothy 1:8 Isaiah 50:4-7  4 The Sovereign LORD has given me his words of wisdom, so that I know how to comfort theContinue reading “The fellowship of the unashamed ∙”

Secret sin ∙

The LORD was displeased with what David had done. – 2 Samuel 11:27 Psalms 51:1-12  1 Have mercy on me, O God, because of your unfailing love. Because of your great compassion, blot out the stain of my sins.  2 Wash me clean from my guilt. Purify me from my sin.  3 For I recognizeContinue reading “Secret sin ∙”

Stand alone ∙

Daniel resolved that he would not defile himself with the king’s food or with the wine that he drank. – Daniel 1:8 Genesis 39:6-9  6 Joseph was a very handsome and well-built young man,  7 and Potiphar’s wife soon began to look at him lustfully. “Come and sleep with me,” she demanded.  8 But JosephContinue reading “Stand alone ∙”