Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(18) “I have not made trouble for Israel,” Elijah replied <to King Ahab>. “But you and your father’s family have. You have abandoned the Lord’s commands and have followed the Baals. (19) Now summon the people from all over Israel to meet me on Mount Carmel. And bring the four hundred and fifty prophets… Continue Reading Stick To Your Godly Principles, Even If You’re In The Minority
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(12b) <Paul writes in his Epistle to Philippi> …continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, (13) for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.’ (Philippians 2:12b-13) ‘(19) We love because <God> first loved us. (20) Whoever claims to love… Continue Reading Saying ‘No’ Is Often An Act of Love (& Patriotic)
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘<God said to Israel through Isaiah,> ”For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.”’ (Isaiah 41:13) With the election a week away, pundits from both sides are promoting ‘doom’ if the other side wins. Draconian measures like martial… Continue Reading Don’t Fear – Be Prepared When ‘Doom’ Comes Knocking
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.’ (2 Timothy 1:7); ‘Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe.’ (Proverbs 29:25) The Israeli intelligence coup in the exploding pagers and walkie-talkies, for once, gave the… Continue Reading Be Courageous; Don’t Let Fear Stop You!
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in your midst?’ (1 Corinthians 3:16) This week, several towns in Massachusetts are returning to COVID-era lockdowns, in a voluntary and limited at this time, for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). Though only one case of human infection has occurred, four… Continue Reading Living In Fear & Sin Is Not Virtuous or Godly
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(9) Fear the Lord, you His holy people, for those who fear Him lack nothing. (10) The lions may grow weak and hungry, but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing.’ (Psalm 39:9-10) I have a dental appointment coming up for a routine cleaning, which for many brings a bit of trepidation. I… Continue Reading Focusing On The Good, Or Why I Don’t Fear The Dentist (That Much)
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, “Do not fear; I will help you.”’ (Isaiah 41:13); ‘The Lord is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid?’ (Psalm 27:1) Isaiah 41… Continue Reading Refuse To Walk In Fear, But Instead Walk In Faith
