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 ∙  “

From Milquetoast to Moses ∙∙

From Milquetoast to Moses ∙∙ By faith [Moses] endured, as seeing Him who is unseen. – Hebrews 11:27 Hebrews 11:24-29    24 It was by faith that Moses, when he grew up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter.  25 He chose to share the oppression of God’s people instead of enjoying theContinue reading “From Milquetoast to Moses ∙∙”

Duking it out with Dagon ∙

Duking it out with Dagon ∙ After the Philistines captured the Ark of God, they took it from the battleground at Ebenezer to the town of Ashdod. They carried the Ark of God into the temple of Dagon and placed it beside an idol of Dagon. – 1 Samuel 5:1-2 1 Samuel 5:3-12  3 ButContinue reading “Duking it out with Dagon ∙”