The Short Answer is Nothing ∙∙

The Short Answer is Nothing ∙∙ Long ago, the LORD said: “I have loved you, my people, with an everlasting love. With unfailing love I have drawn you to myself.” – Jeremiah 31:3 Romans 5:8-10  8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.Continue reading “The Short Answer is Nothing ∙∙”

The Triumph of Compassion

The Triumph of Compassion A Gentile woman who lived there came to him, pleading, “Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David! For my daughter is oppressed by a demon that torments her severely.” – Matthew 15:22 Matthew 15:23-28  23 But Jesus gave her no reply, not even a word. Then his disciples urgedContinue reading “The Triumph of Compassion”

Belligerent fabulist ∙

Belligerent fabulist ∙ “Come,” they say, “let us wipe out Israel as a nation. We will destroy the very memory of its existence.” – Psalms 83:4 Haman, son of Hammedatha the Agagite, the enemy of the Jews, had plotted to crush and destroy them. – Esther 9:24 Esther 3:1-11  1 King Xerxes promoted Haman, sonContinue reading “Belligerent fabulist ∙”

Wrestling with God ∙∙

Wrestling with God ∙∙ Even in the womb, Jacob struggled with his brother; when he became a man, he even fought with God. – Hosea 12:3 Genesis 32:24-31 24 This left Jacob all alone in the camp, and a man came and wrestled with him until the dawn began to break.25 When the man sawContinue reading “Wrestling with God ∙∙”