Tag Archives: patience

The Bible; January 23, 2023


Romans 15:4 For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. Some Christians, sadly enough, ignore the Old Testament, when there are … Continue reading

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God’s Feelings; December 9, 2022


Isaiah 7:13 Then Isaiah said, “Hear now, you house of David! Is it not enough to try the patience of men? Will you try the patience of my God also?” This is a very interesting statement by Isaiah in a … Continue reading

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Waiting in Hope; October 21, 2022


Isaiah 25:9 In that day they will say,“Surely this is our God; we trusted in him, and he saved us. This is the Lord, we trusted in him; let us rejoice and be glad in his salvation.” Yesterday I wrote … Continue reading

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Spiritual Children; June 18, 2022


1 Thessalonians 2:11-12 For you know that we dealt with each of you as a father deals with his own children, encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. … Continue reading

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Waiting on God; May 8, 2022


Lamentations 3:25-26 The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him; it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord. I was struck with how many times the word … Continue reading

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Waiting in Hope; March 8, 2022


Job 13:15 “Though he slay me, yet will I hope in him; I will surely defend my ways to his face.” This is rightly one of the most famous verses in the Book of Job. It is a declaration of … Continue reading

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Perseverance; October 26, 2021


2 Thessalonians 3:5 May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance. We love to talk about God’s love, and rightly so; the Bible is full of it. However, we aren’t so fond of talking about Christ’s … Continue reading

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Continuing Prayer; September 28, 2021


Acts 12:5 So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was earnestly praying to God for him. I have loved this story for as long as I can remember, but it was certainly no laughing matter for those going … Continue reading

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Answers to Prayer; July 30, 2021


Daniel 9:23 “As soon as you began to pray, an answer was given, which I have come to tell you, for you are highly esteemed. Therefore, consider the message and understand the vision.” God is not slow to act, but … Continue reading

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Maturity; April 19, 2021


Genesis 25:23 The Lord said to her,“Two nations are in your womb, and two peoples from within you will be separated; one people will be stronger than the other, and the older will serve the younger.” It strikes me that … Continue reading

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