An Encouraging Word for a Weary Heart I did not immediately consult with flesh and blood, nor did I go up to Jerusalem to those who were apostles before me, but I went away to Arabia. – Galatians 1:16-17 Acts 9:26-28: When he arrived in Jerusalem, he tried to associate with the disciples, and theyContinue reading “An Encouraging Word for a Weary Heart”
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Limited or Limitless
Limited or Limitless Jesus looked at him and said, “You are Simon, the son of John; you shall be called Cephas” (which is translated as Peter). – John 1:42 Mark 1:16-18: As He was going along by the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and Andrew, the brother of Simon, casting a net in theContinue reading “Limited or Limitless”
A God of Second Chances
A God of Second Chances Now the word of the LORD came to Jonah the second time. – Jonah 3:1 John 21:15-17: “Jesus asked Simon Peter, ‘Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?’ ‘Yes, Lord,’ Peter replied, ‘you know I love you.’ ‘Then feed my lambs,’ Jesus told him. Jesus repeatedContinue reading “A God of Second Chances”
When Clay Talks Back ∙∙∙
When Clay Talks Back ∙∙∙ What sorrow awaits those who argue with their Creator. Does a clay pot argue with its maker? Does the clay dispute with the one who shapes it, saying, ‘Stop, you’re doing it wrong!’ Does the pot exclaim, ‘How clumsy can you be?’ – Isaiah 45:9 How foolish can you be?Continue reading “When Clay Talks Back ∙∙∙”
Better than new ∙∙
Better than new ∙∙ Anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun! – 2 Corinthians 5:17 Luke 5:36-39 36 Then Jesus gave them this illustration: No one tears a piece of cloth from a new garment and uses it to patch an oldContinue reading “Better than new ∙∙”
