In fairyland there dwelt a fairy named Jargas who despite all the wonderful things around him always found something to complain about. The sun was too bright. The songs too joyful and the springs of water too delightful. Now how anyone can describe something to be too delightful is beyond me and probably beyond you […]
Isaiah 61:7 Instead of your shame there shall be a double portion; instead of dishonor they shall rejoice in their lot; therefore in their land they shall possess a double portion; they shall have everlasting joy. (ESV) Context: Isaiah 61:6 but you shall be called the priests of the LORD; they shall speak of you […]
1 John 4:11 Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another. Context: 1 John 4:9-10 In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him. 10In this is love, not that we have […]
2 Corinthians 12:9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Context: 2 Corinthians 12:7 So to keep me from becoming conceited because of the […]
Psalm 62:7 In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God. Context: Psalm 62:1-2 For God alone my soul waits in silence; from him comes my salvation.2He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be greatly shaken Psalm 62:8 Trust […]