Tag: Hebrews 4:14-16

Hiding

Hiding is a game as old as humanity has existed. “O God, you know how foolish I am; my sins cannot be hidden from you.” Psalm 69:5 NLT. My thoughts and comments today are about, “Hiding.” Hiding began in the Garden of Eden and continues today. “And Adam and his […]

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Mercy

“Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and from Jesus Christ.” 2 John 3 NIV. Grace adorns us; mercy spares us; and peace abides with and within us. My thoughts and comments today are about “mercy.” Who among us has not needed mercy? Everyone messes up sometimes. Our common […]

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Realistic Expectations

“Jesus . . knew what was in man.” John 2:25 NIV. One’s better potential is possible; others’ expectations rarely are. Patience is easy to claim until something or someone tests it. Some years ago, I met a person wearing a puzzling lapel button with an unpronounceable mixture of letters – […]

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Overcoming Temptation

“Temptations [in] your life are no different from what others experience.” 1 Corinthians 10:13 NLT. Turn every negative temptation into positive motivation for greater Godliness. My thoughts and comments today are about “overcoming temptation.” Temptation is the rule, not the exception. Being aware and prepared for such situations is the […]

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