Overcoming Evil “On the contrary, ‘If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head.’ Do not be overcome with evil but overcome evil with good.” Romans 12:21-22 Berean “For evil to flourish, it only requires good menContinue reading “Can We Overcome Evil?”
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Spending and Abundance
“Why do you spend money for what is not bread, And your wages for what does not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, And delight yourself in abundance.” Isaiah 55:2 NASB “Too many people spend money they haven’t earned to buy things they don’t want, to impress people they don’t like.”Continue reading “Spending and Abundance”
Win/Lose World
A Win/Lose World “Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers a multitude of sins.” 1 Peter 4:8 NIV “Sinful people are not motivated by love for others.” Paul Trip We live in a Win/lose world. From political leaders to our communities, If I get what I want, you lose. If you get whatContinue reading “Win/Lose World”
Hiding Your Light Under a Basket?
“You are the world’s light—it is impossible to hide a town built on the top of a hill. Men do not light a lamp and put it under a bucket. They put it on a lampstand and it gives light to everybody in the house.” Matthew 5:15 Phillips “The heroes that inspire us are theContinue reading “Hiding Your Light Under a Basket?”
You Are Valuable
“For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your ancestors, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect.” 1 Peter 1:8-19 NIV “People who add value to othersContinue reading “You Are Valuable”
Does it Bring You Joy?
“Thou wilt make known to me the path of life; In Thy presence is fullness of joy; In Thy right hand there are pleasures forever.” Psalm 16:11 1995 NASB “My dear brothers and sisters, the joy we feel have little to do with the circumstances of our lives and everything to do with the focusContinue reading “Does it Bring You Joy?”
Absence of an Empathetic Witness
“Who will rise up for me against the wicked? Who will take a stand for me against evildoers?Unless the Lord had given me help, I would soon have dwelt in the silence of death.When I said, ‘My foot is slipping,’ your unfailing love, Lord, supported me.When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy. Psalm 94:16-19 NIVContinue reading “Absence of an Empathetic Witness”
Identity
“For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.” Ephesians 2:10 NLT “In all of creation, identity is a challenge only for humans. A tulip knows exactly what it is. It is never tempted by false ways ofContinue reading “Identity”
The Anchor
Abide-Anchor “We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain…” Hebrews 6:19 NIV “Love is the anchor through every storm.” Unknown We are anchored to the Savior of our souls. He is Love. Like a boat anchored to its dock, we are anchoredContinue reading “The Anchor”
What Matters
What Matters? “And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ.” Philippians 1:9-10 NIV “There would have been more I love yous … moreContinue reading “What Matters”
Prayers and Musings of a Black Sheep 