THE ROTTIE RUMBLE

In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness.  We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans.  And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will of God.  Romans 8:26-27 NIV Continue reading “THE ROTTIE RUMBLE”

UPWARD

“But when you are invited, go and recline at the last place, so that when the one who has invited you comes, he may say to you, ‘Friend, move up higher’; then you will have honor in the sight of all who are at the table with you.” Luke 14:10 NASB

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FLIGHT RISKS

Jesus continued:  “There was a man who had two sons.  The younger one said to his father, ‘Father, give me my share of the estate.’  So he divided his property between them.  “Not long after that, the younger son got together all he had, set off for a distant country and there squandered his wealth in wild living.” Luke 15:11-13 NIV Continue reading “FLIGHT RISKS”

CHOSEN

In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will, in order that we, who were the first to put our hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory.  Ephesians 1:11-12  NIV Continue reading “CHOSEN”

REAL ESTATE

Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.  In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you.  I go to prepare a place for you.  And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there you may be also.  John 14:1-3 KJV Continue reading “REAL ESTATE”

PRISONERS

Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our dear friend and fellow worker-also to Apphia our sister and Archippus our fellow soldier-and to the church that meets in your home. Philemon 1:1-2 NIV Continue reading “PRISONERS”

UNDERBITE

Daniel answered, “May the king live forever!  My God sent his angel, and he shut the mouths of the lions.  They have not hurt me, because I was found innocent in his sight.  Nor have I ever done any wrong before you, Your Majesty.”  Daniel 6:21-22 NIV Continue reading “UNDERBITE”