Psalm 26 v 6-7 “ I wash my hands to declare my innocence. I come to your altar, O Lord, singing a song of thanksgiving and telling of your wonders.” Declare me innocent, O Lord for I have acted with integrity; I have trusted in the Lord without wavering. For I am always aware ofContinue reading ” Songs of Thanksgiving and Wonders”
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Our health
Job 1:1; 2: 1-10v 5 “Reach out and take away his health, and he will surely curse you to your face.” Job, lived in the Land of Uz. He was blameless a man of complete integrity. He feared God and stayed away from evil. The members of the heavenly court came together before the Lord,Continue reading “Our health”
Mourning into joy!
Esther 7: 1-6, 9-10; 9:20-22 v 2b the king again said to Esther, “Tell me want you want Queen Esther. What is your request? I will give it to you even if it is half the kingdom!” The King and Haman went to Queen Esther’s banquet for a second time. The king again said toContinue reading ” Mourning into joy!”
Jealousy and selfishness
James 3: 13- 4:3, 7-8a v15 a;” For jealousy and selfishness are not God’s kind of wisdom” If you are wise and understand God’s ways, prove it by living an honorable life, doing good woks with the humility that comes from wisdom. But if you are bitterly jealous and there is selfish ambition in yourContinue reading ” Jealousy and selfishness”
Come!
Proverbs 1: 20 -33v 23 “Come and listen to my counsel. I ‘ll share my heart with you and make you wise.” Wisdom shouts in the streets, in the public squares, along the main street and to those gathered in front of the city gate. How long will you be simpleminded, mocking, and hate knowledge?Continue reading ” Come!”
Choices
Proverbs 22;1-2, 8-9, 22-23v 1 “Choose a good reputation over great riches; being held in high esteem is better than silver or gold.” The rich and poor have this in common, the Lord made them both. Those who plant injustice will harvest disaster. Blessed are those who feed the poor, who don’t rob them, forContinue reading “Choices”
God v World
James 3: 13-4.3, 7-8a v 8a “Come close to God, and God will come close to you.” If you are wise and understand God’s ways prove it by how you live, do good work and be humble. If you are bitterly jealous, have selfish ambition, don’t cover the truth with boasting and lying. Jealousy andContinue reading ” God v World”
Quiet Time!
Today is a holiday here in Canada so our regular coffee time is on hold until next week. Take your coffee outside for half an hour and enjoy the sounds of nature. You might have to wrap up in a warm blanket, shelter under an umbrella, or relax in the sunshine. Taking time to rejuvenateContinue reading “Quiet Time!”
The season of singing birds has come!
Song of Songs / Solomon: 2:8-13 v 12 “The flowers are springing up, the season of singing birds (or pruning vines) has come, and the cooing of turtle doves fills the air.” Ah, I hear my lover coming! Bounding over he hills, like a swift gazelle or a young stag. He is behind the wallContinue reading “The season of singing birds has come!”
Spirit and Life!
John 6: 56- 69 v 63 “The Spirit alone gives eternal life. Human effort accomplishes nothing. And the very words I (Jesus) have spoken to you are spirit and life.” I live because of the living Father who sent me. I am the true bread that came down from heaven. Many of his disciples said,Continue reading “Spirit and Life!”
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