Tag Archive: character

A Testing of Character

Psalm 105:19 Until the time came to fulfill his word, the LORD tested Joseph’s character. This entire Psalm is a historical account of how God kept His promise to Abraham and Jacob to give them the Promised Land.  It all started when there were just one or two men who wandered around the countryside.  And…

Building Something

Romans 5:3-4 We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they are good for us–they help us learn to endure.  And endurance develops strength of character in us, and character strengthens our confident expectation of salvation. This whole trials and rejoicing and all that has been on my…

The Lord God of Heaven's Armies

Amos 4:13 For the Lord is the one who shaped the mountains, stirs up the winds, and reveals his thoughts to mankind.  He turns the light of dawn into darkness and treads on the heights of the earth.  The Lord God of Heaven’s Armies is his name! This is a powerful name.  It’s also one…

Pretty on the Outside

Jeremiah 22:15 But a beautiful palace does not make a great king!… I, along with so many others, fall into the trap that if it looks pretty, it’s a good thing.  I have bought products based on the way they look.  It’s pretty! I’ve not bought something because it was ugly.  Sad, but true.  In…