Training wheels ∙∙

Training wheels ∙∙ Therefore, the Law has become our tutor to lead us to Christ, so that we may be justified by faith. – Galatians 3:24 Galatians 3:21-26  21 If the law could give us new life, we could be made right with God by obeying it.  22 But the Scriptures declare that we areContinue reading “Training wheels ∙∙”

Pleasures forevermore ∙∙

Pleasures forevermore ∙∙ You will not abandon me to the realm of the dead . . .. You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence. – Psalms 16:10-11 Psalms 16:1-11  1 A Psalm of David. Keep me safe, O God, for I have come toContinue reading “Pleasures forevermore ∙∙”

Quieter heartbreaks ∙∙

Quieter heartbreaks ∙∙ The LORD is a shelter for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. – Psalms 9:9 Matthew 24:3-9  3 Tell us, when will these things happen, and what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?  4 And Jesus answered and said to them, SeeContinue reading “Quieter heartbreaks ∙∙”

Sifted ∙∙

Sifted ∙∙ [Be alert and on guard] so that Satan will not outsmart us. For we are familiar with his evil schemes. – 2 Corinthians 2:11 Luke 22:31-32  31 “Simon, Simon, behold, Satan has demanded permission to sift you like wheat;  32 but I have prayed for you, that your faith may not fail; andContinue reading “Sifted ∙∙”

Identity politics and the Forever Family ∙∙

Identity politics and the Forever Family ∙∙ For Christ himself has brought peace to us. He united Jews and Gentiles into one people when, in his own body on the cross, he broke down the wall of hostility that separated us. – Ephesians 2:14 Ephesians 2:15-19  15 He made peace between Jews and Gentiles byContinue reading “Identity politics and the Forever Family ∙∙”