Criticism Steals Joy ∙∙ Let any one of you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone. – John 8:7 Matthew 7:1-5 1 Do not judge others, and you will not be judged. 2 For you will be treated as you treat others. The standard you use in judging is the standardContinue reading “Criticism Steals Joy ∙∙”
Tag Archives: Theodore Roosevelt
Teddy bear or Grizzly bear ∙
Teddy bear or Grizzly bear ∙ Those who are dominated by the sinful nature think about sinful things, but those who the Holy Spirit controls think about things that please the Spirit. For the sinful nature is always hostile to God. It never did obey God’s laws, and it never will. – Romans 8:5,7 RomansContinue reading “Teddy bear or Grizzly bear ∙”
Spent, daring greatly ∙∙
Spent, daring greatly ∙∙ I didn’t shrink from declaring all that God wants you to know. – Acts 20:27 1 Samuel 17:23-58 23 Goliath, the Philistine champion from Gath, came out from the Philistine ranks. Then David heard him shout his usual taunt to the army of Israel.24 As soon as the Israelite army sawContinue reading “Spent, daring greatly ∙∙”
Feeling desperate? ∙
Feeling desperate? ∙ I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation. – Psalm 13:5 Psalms 13:1-6 1 O LORD, how long will you forget me? Forever? How long will you look the other way? 2 How long must I struggle with anguish in my soul, with sorrow in my heart everyContinue reading “Feeling desperate? ∙”
Terminals or channels? ∙
Terminals or channels? ∙ He who believes in Me, as the Scripture said, “From his innermost being will flow rivers of living water.” – John 7:38 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 4 There are different kinds of spiritual gifts, but the same Spirit is the source of them all. 5 There are different kinds of service, butContinue reading “Terminals or channels? ∙”