Poor giving ∙∙

Poor giving ∙∙ And He looked up and saw the rich putting their gifts into the treasury. – Luke 21:1 Luke 21:1-4 1 While Jesus was in the Temple, he watched the rich people dropping their gifts in the collection box.2 Then, a poor widow came by and dropped in two small coins.3 “I tellContinue reading “Poor giving ∙∙”

Who’s in, who’s out? ∙∙

Who’s in, who’s out? ∙∙ And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia, write: He who is holy, who is true, who has the key of David, who opens, and no one will shut, and who shuts, and no one opens. – Revelation 3:7 Revelation 1:17-18 17 Do not be afraid; I am theContinue reading “Who’s in, who’s out? ∙∙”

Running wild ∙∙

Running wild ∙∙ When people do not accept divine guidance, they run wild. – Proverbs 29:18 Exodus 32:19-35 9 When they came near the camp, Moses saw the calf and the dancing, and he burned with anger. He threw the stone tablets to the ground, smashing them at the foot of the mountain.20 He tookContinue reading “Running wild ∙∙”

Parched souls and seasons of drought ∙∙

Parched souls and seasons of drought ∙∙ When the fullness of the time came, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the Law – Galatians 4:4 Isaiah 35:3-10 3 With this news, strengthen those who have tired hands and encourage those who have weak knees.4 Say to those with fearful hearts,Continue reading “Parched souls and seasons of drought ∙∙”

Our holy empath ∙∙

Our holy empath ∙∙ The Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness. – Romans 8:26 Romans 8:22-26 22 For we know that all creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time.23 And we believers also groan, even though we have the Holy Spirit within us as aContinue reading “Our holy empath ∙∙”