Hannah’s Song ∙

Hannah’s Song ∙ For all the earth is the LORD’s, and he has set the world in order. – 1 Samuel 2:8 1 Samuel 2:1-10  1 Then Hannah prayed: My heart rejoices in the LORD! The LORD has made me strong. Now I have an answer for my enemies; I rejoice because you rescued me.Continue reading “Hannah’s Song ∙”

Our expiration date ∙∙

Our expiration date ∙∙ John grew up and became strong in spirit. He lived in the wilderness until he began his public ministry to Israel. – Luke 1:80 1 Corinthians 15:54-55  54 Then, when our dying bodies have been transformed into bodies that will never die, this Scripture will be fulfilled: “Death is swallowed upContinue reading “Our expiration date ∙∙”

Paganini and one string! ∙

Paganini and one string! ∙ Then the LORD asked, “What is that in your hand?” “A shepherd’s staff,” Moses replied. – Exodus 4:2 2 Corinthians 3:5 It is not that we think we are qualified to do anything independently. Our adequacy comes from God. Nicolo Paganini was an exceptionally gifted Italian violinist and composer ofContinue reading “Paganini and one string! ∙”

Nephilim ∙∙

Nephilim ∙∙ The Nephilim were on the earth in those days (and also after this) when the sons of God were having sexual relations with the daughters of man, who gave birth to their children. They were the mighty heroes of old, the famous men. – Genesis 6:4 Numbers 13:33 There also we saw theContinue reading “Nephilim ∙∙”

Seductive subordinate loyalties ∙  

Seductive subordinate loyalties ∙   Who would begin construction of a building without first calculating the cost to see if there is enough money to finish it? – Luke 14:28 Luke 9:57-62  57 Someone said to Jesus, “I will follow you wherever you go.”  58 But Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens to live in, andContinue reading “Seductive subordinate loyalties ∙  “