God has children, not grandchildren ∙∙ Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger by the way you treat them. Rather, bring them up with the discipline and instruction that comes from the Lord. – Ephesians 6:4 Deuteronomy 6:5-7 5 You must love the LORD your God with your whole mind, your whole being, andContinue reading “God has children, not grandchildren ∙∙”
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Exceptional people ∙
Exceptional people ∙ It is a trustworthy statement, deserving full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, among whom I am foremost of all. – 1 Timothy 1:15 1 Timothy 1:12-16 12 I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength to do his work. He considered me trustworthyContinue reading “Exceptional people ∙”
The inner joy of the Lord ∙
The inner joy of the Lord ∙ The joy of the Lord is your strength – Nehemiah 8:10 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 16 Always be joyful. 17 Never stop praying. 18 Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. Many of the challenges and demands of 21st-centuryContinue reading “The inner joy of the Lord ∙”
Bread from heaven ∙
Bread from heaven ∙ In the morning you shall be filled with bread, and you shall know that I am the LORD your God. – Exodus 16:12 Exodus 16:13-15 13 So it came about . . . In the morning there was a layer of dew around the camp. 14 When the layer of dewContinue reading “Bread from heaven ∙”
Don’t get sidetracked ∙∙
Don’t get sidetracked ∙∙ Don’t get sidetracked; keep your feet from following evil. – Proverbs 4:27 Jeremiah 15:19 If you return to me, I will restore you so you can continue to serve me. If you speak good words rather than worthless ones, you will be my spokesman. You must influence them; do not letContinue reading “Don’t get sidetracked ∙∙”