False prophets ∙∙ Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves; so be shrewd as serpents and innocent as doves. – Matthew 10:16 Matthew 7:15-20 15 Beware of false prophets who come disguised as harmless sheep but are really vicious wolves.16 You can identify them by their fruit, that is, byContinue reading “False prophets ∙∙”
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Persistence ∙∙
Persistence ∙∙ For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. – James 1:3 Romans 5:3-5 3 We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance.4 And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confidentContinue reading “Persistence ∙∙”
One line at a time ∙∙
One line at a time ∙∙ He tells us everything over and over – one line at a time – Isaiah 28:10 Isaiah 28:9-10 9 To whom will he teach knowledge, and to whom will he explain the message?10 For it is precept upon precept, precept upon precept, line upon line, line upon line, hereContinue reading “One line at a time ∙∙”
I don’t feel pretty ∙∙
I don’t feel pretty ∙∙ He has made everything beautiful in its time. – Ecclesiastes 3:11 Ecclesiastes 3:1-12 1 For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven.2 A time to be born and a time to die. A time to plant and a time to harvest.3 A time to killContinue reading “I don’t feel pretty ∙∙”
I am meek ∙∙
I am meek ∙∙ Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Learn from me, for I am meek and lowly in heart. – Matthew 11:28-29 1 Peter 3:3-4 3 Don’t be concerned about the external adornment . . .4 but let it be the inner person ofContinue reading “I am meek ∙∙”