Teddy bear or Grizzly bear ∙

Teddy bear or Grizzly bear ∙ Those who are dominated by the sinful nature think about sinful things, but those who the Holy Spirit controls think about things that please the Spirit. For the sinful nature is always hostile to God. It never did obey God’s laws, and it never will. – Romans 8:5,7 RomansContinue reading “Teddy bear or Grizzly bear ∙”

Unworthy belonging ∙∙

Unworthy belonging ∙∙ Have mercy on me, O God, according to your lovingkindness. – Psalms 51:1 Psalms 51:1-7 1 A Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet went to him after he had gone into Bathsheba. Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy, blot out myContinue reading “Unworthy belonging ∙∙”

Idols in the heart ∙∙

Idols in the heart ∙∙ Do not give the devil an opportunity. – Ephesians 4:27 Ezekiel 14:4-6 4 Tell them, “This is what the Sovereign LORD says: The people of Israel have set up idols in their hearts and fallen into sin, and then they go to a prophet asking for a message. So I,Continue reading “Idols in the heart ∙∙”

Can intolerance solve intolerance? ∙∙

Can intolerance solve intolerance? ∙∙ We must obey God rather than men. – Acts 5:29 Revelation 3:1-3 1 “I know your deeds, that you have a name that you are alive, but you are dead.”2 “Wake up, and strengthen the things that remain, which were about to die; for I have not found your deedsContinue reading “Can intolerance solve intolerance? ∙∙”

A finisher mindset ∙∙

A finisher mindset ∙∙ I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns. – Philippians 1:6 Luke 14:28-30 28 But don’t begin until you count the cost. Who would start building construction without first calculating theContinue reading “A finisher mindset ∙∙”