Shattering Self-Imposed Shackles

Shattering Self-Imposed Shackles Amos replied, “I am not a prophet, nor am I the son of a prophet. I am just a shepherd and care for sycamore fig trees. But the LORD called me away from my flock and told me, ‘Go and prophesy to my people in Israel.’” – Amos 7:14-15 Job 42:1-6  1Continue reading “Shattering Self-Imposed Shackles”

Falsely Targeted

Falsely Targeted Now his master Potiphar saw that the LORD was with him and how the LORD caused all that he did to prosper in his hand. – Genesis 39:3 Psalms 1:1-3  1 Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the counsel of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join inContinue reading “Falsely Targeted”

The Short Answer is Nothing ∙∙

The Short Answer is Nothing ∙∙ Long ago, the LORD said: “I have loved you, my people, with an everlasting love. With unfailing love I have drawn you to myself.” – Jeremiah 31:3 Romans 5:8-10  8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.Continue reading “The Short Answer is Nothing ∙∙”

The Windows to the Soul ∙

The Windows to the Soul ∙ Make sure that the light you think you have is not actually darkness. – Luke 11:35 Matthew 6:22-23  22 Your eye is a lamp that provides light for your body. When your eye is good, your whole body is filled with light.  23 But when your eye is bad,Continue reading “The Windows to the Soul ∙”

Christ’s Rightful Place in Our Hearts

Christ’s Rightful Place in Our Hearts If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross daily and follow Me. – Luke 9:23 2 Corinthians 8:1-5  1 Now I want you to know, dear brothers and sisters, what God in his kindness has done through the churches in Macedonia.Continue reading “Christ’s Rightful Place in Our Hearts”