“But when I thought how to understand this, it seemed to me a wearisome task, until I went into the sanctuary of God; then I discerned their end.” Psalm 73:16-17 ESV Reflection: why does it seem to go so well for many people who ignore God, even those who are wicked, while many followers of […]
“May he be like rain that falls on the mown grass, like showers that water the earth!”Psalm 72:6 ESV Reflection: who are your role models; who do you aspire to be like? Yesterday my wife and I spent some time by the pool. As we were enjoying the day, a father and his son walk
“Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.” 2 Corinthians 13:11 NIV Reflection: what is a family? Not sure about you, but I don’t know of anyone who chose their parents. None of
“Examine yourselves, to see whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Or do you not realize this about yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?—unless indeed you fail to meet the test!” 2 Corinthians 13:5 ESV. Reflection: are you looking honestly at yourself? do you see what others see? The awareness of self is
“Have you been thinking all along that we have been defending ourselves to you? It is in the sight of God that we have been speaking in Christ, and all for your upbuilding, beloved.” 2 Corinthians 12:19 ESV Reflection: how can tearing down be part of building up? You might recognize the picture of downtown
“So to keep me from becoming conceited because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations, a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to harass me, to keep me from becoming conceited.” 2 Corinthians 12:7 ESV Reflection: while we are in the flesh, is it possible to be free of sin?
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“besides the other things, what comes upon me daily: my deep concern for all the churches.” II Corinthians 11:28 NKJV Reflection: if you stop for a moment and think about it, what actually concerns you? There are many people who are worried about the earth’s changing climate. Over the past few years, we have observed
“But I am afraid that as the serpent deceived Eve by his cunning, your thoughts will be led astray from a sincere and pure devotion to Christ.” 2 Corinthians 11:3 ESV Reflection: what would the enemy have to do to deceive you? Is it possible that some of the things you currently believe in are
“For even if I boast a little too much of our authority, which the Lord gave for building you up and not for destroying you, I will not be ashamed.” 2 Corinthians 10:8 ESV Reflection: what is the purpose of having authority? If you decide to ignore the speed limit, you might get to know
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“For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds.” 2 Corinthians 10:4 ESV Reflection: how can you know whether the enemy has built a stronghold, a fortress within your thoughts? I heard a story the other day about a married man who had a gambling problem.
