Ineffective prayer ∙∙

Ineffective prayer ∙∙ The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much. – James 5:16 James 5:16-18  16 The energized prayer of a righteous man is able to do much.  17 Elijah was as human as we are, and yet when he prayed earnestly that no rain would fall, none fell for three andContinue reading “Ineffective prayer ∙∙”

Wise living ∙

Wise living ∙ If you listen to constructive criticism, you will be at home among the wise. – Proverbs 15:31 Proverbs 15:31-32  31 He whose ear listens to the life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise.  32 He who neglects discipline despises himself, but he who listens to reproof acquires understanding. In our fallen world,Continue reading “Wise living ∙”

Healing hurts ∙∙

Healing hurts ∙∙ Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. – Colossians 3:13 Ephesians 4:31-32  31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, slanderous talk, and all types of evil behavior.  32 Instead, be kind to each other,Continue reading “Healing hurts ∙∙”

Unforgiveness and the torturers ∙∙

Unforgiveness and the torturers ∙∙ My heavenly Father will do that to you if you refuse to forgive your brothers and sisters from your heart. – Matthew 18:35 Matthew 18:31-34  31 When some of the other servants saw this, they were very upset. They went to the king and told him everything that had happened.Continue reading “Unforgiveness and the torturers ∙∙”

Call for backup ∙

Call for backup ∙ [The Holy Spirit] will remind you of everything I have said to you. – John 14:26 John 14:16-27  16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever,  17 even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neitherContinue reading “Call for backup ∙”