A family for the lonely ∙

A family for the lonely ∙ I hold you by your right hand – I, the LORD your God. And I say to you, Don’t be afraid. I am here to help you. – Isaiah 41:13 Psalms 68:4-6  4 Sing praises to God and to his name! Sing loud praises to him who rides theContinue reading “A family for the lonely ∙”

When I am weak ∙∙

When I am weak ∙∙ For when I am weak, then I am strong. – 2 Corinthians 12:10 2 Corinthians 12:7-10  7 Because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations, for this reason, to keep me from exalting myself, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger from Satan to torment me andContinue reading “When I am weak ∙∙”

Bibliophilia ∙

Bibliophilia ∙ Those who love Your law have great peace, and nothing shall offend them. – Psalms 119:165 Psalms 119:159-165  159 See how I love your commandments, LORD. Give back my life because of your unfailing love.  160 The very essence of your words is truth; all your just regulations will stand forever.  161 PowerfulContinue reading “Bibliophilia ∙”

Straight thinking ∙∙

Straight thinking ∙∙ Commit your works to the LORD, and your plans will be established. – Proverbs 16:3 James 1:6-8  6 But when you ask him, be sure that your faith is in God alone. Do not waver, for a person with divided loyalty is as unsettled as a wave of the sea that isContinue reading “Straight thinking ∙∙”

Stand up for yourself ∙  

Stand up for yourself ∙   We will not boast about things done outside our area of authority. We will boast only about what has happened within the boundaries of the work God has given us, which includes our working with you. – 2 Corinthians 10:13 2 Corinthians 11:2-4  2 For I am jealous forContinue reading “Stand up for yourself ∙  “