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For it seems to me that God has put us apostles on display at the end of the procession, like men condemned to die in the arena. We have been made a spectacle to the whole universe, to angels as … Continue reading
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Already you have all you want! Already you have become rich! You have become kings–and this without us! How I wish you really had become kings, so that we might be kings with you! (1 Corinthians 4:8) Sarcastic, much? The … Continue reading
For what makes you different from anyone else? What do you have that you did not receive? And if you did receive it, why do you boast as though you did not? (1 Corinthians 4:7) That’s a funny thing with … Continue reading
Now, brothers, I have applied these things to myself and Apollos for your benefit, so that you may learn from us the meaning of the saying, “Do not go beyond what is written.” Then you will not take pride in … Continue reading
For the Lord watches over the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish (Psalm 1:6). We get these massive wildfires in my area. Our home is in no danger, but my family and I have … Continue reading
Not so the wicked! They are like chaff that the wind blows away. Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous (Psalm 1:4-5). Sometimes I forget. Sometimes I look at the … Continue reading
He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers (Psalm 1:3). OK, I really appreciate the tree image. On a day like today, … Continue reading
But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. (Psalm 1:2). Do you delight in God’s word? No guilt here—it’s an honest question. I ask the same question of myself. … Continue reading
This is my birthday week (Thank you!), and as this is one of my go-to Scriptures for reflection…here I go reflecting. Wanna join me? Blessed is the man who does not walk in the council of the wicked, or stand … Continue reading
At that time each will receive their praise from God (1 Corinthians 4:5c). Interesting When I judge, I tend to focus on the negative. I point out the mistakes, the failures, the foolishness, the idiocy, the not-quites, the falling-shorts, the … Continue reading