Embracing Adversity and Accepting Trials Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. – James 1:2 James 1:9-12 9 Believers who are poor have something to boast about, for God has honored them. 10 And those who are rich should boast that God has humbled them. TheyContinue reading “Embracing Adversity and Accepting Trials”
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From silence and darkness to understanding
From silence and darkness to understanding Your instructions are a doorway through which light shines. They give insight to the untrained. – Psalms 119:130 Psalms 19:7-13 7 The instructions of the LORD are perfect, reviving the soul. The decrees of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple. 8 The commandments of the LORD areContinue reading “From silence and darkness to understanding”
Deep cleaning ∙∙
Deep cleaning ∙∙ I have swept away your offenses like a cloud, your sins like the morning mist. Isaiah 44:22 Micah 7:18 Where is another God like you, who pardons the guilt of the remnant, passing over the rebellious acts and sins of his special people? You will not stay angry with your people forever,Continue reading “Deep cleaning ∙∙”
The kingdom suffers violence
The kingdom suffers violence From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence, and the violent take it by force. – Matthew 11:12 Joshua 1:5-10 5 No one will be able to stand against you as long as you live. For I will be with you as IContinue reading “The kingdom suffers violence”
Care-fronting ∙∙
Care-fronting ∙∙ If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Romans 12:18 1 Samuel 25:21-35 David was feeling frustrated and said, “I helped this man by protecting his flocks in the wilderness, and yet he has returned my kindness with evil. I swear, if even one manContinue reading “Care-fronting ∙∙”