friendship ⁽⁸⁾

Psalm 25, Jeremiah 7:21–34, John 16:7–15, Ephesians 4:15–16 The wounds of a friend are trustworthy, but the kisses of an enemy are excessive. Proverbs 27:6 Truth can be a painful thing. If delivered in the context of true friendship, the pain of the truth is…

Psalm 72; Isaiah 60:1–6; Micah 5:1–6; Matthew 2:1–12 The richness of the story of the Magi could probably fill volumes. Magi were people who retained, studied, and added to ancient knowledge. In many respects, they were a combination of priest, counselor, academic. They would be…

Psalm 25:1-10, Nehemiah 9:26-31, Luke 21:20-24 "All the Lord’s ways show faithful love and truth to those who keep his covenant and decrees." (Psalm 25:10) "But they were disobedient and rebelled against you. They flung your law behind their backs and killed your prophets who…