Unswerving constancy ∙∙

Unswerving constancy ∙∙ God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward, they will receive the crown of life God promised those who love him. – James 1:12 James 1:2-4  2 Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy.  3 For you know that when yourContinue reading “Unswerving constancy ∙∙”

Batteries not included ∙

Batteries not included ∙ Everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with gratitude. – 1 Timothy 4:4 Ecclesiastes 5:10-19  10 Those who love money will never have enough. How meaningless to think that wealth brings true happiness!  11 The more you have, the more people comeContinue reading “Batteries not included ∙”

Who moved the stone?

Who moved the stone? And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled away the stone, and sat on it. – Matthew 28:2 Mark 16:3-4  3 On the way, they asked each other, “Who will roll away the stone for us from the entranceContinue reading “Who moved the stone?”

Housebroken or heartbroken? ∙∙

Housebroken or heartbroken? ∙∙ Let me again experience the joy of your salvation! Sustain me by giving me the desire to obey! – Psalm 51:12 Psalms 51:9-12  9 Don’t keep looking at my sins. Remove the stain of my guilt.  10 Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a loyal spirit within me.Continue reading “Housebroken or heartbroken? ∙∙”

Drop your weapons ∙∙

Drop your weapons ∙∙ Be still and know that I am God. – Psalms 46:10 1 Kings 19:11-13  11 “Go out and stand before me on the mountain,” the LORD told him. And as Elijah stood there, the LORD passed by, and a mighty windstorm hit the mountain. It was such a terrible blast thatContinue reading “Drop your weapons ∙∙”