by pbamesberger | Dec 8, 2025
Abound In Hope Return to Ruminations Page Scripture References Isaiah 11:1-10 The Righteous Reign of the Branch 1 There shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse, and a branch from his roots shall bear fruit. 2 And the Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him,...
by pbamesberger | Oct 7, 2025
Fan Into Flame Return to Ruminations Page Scripture References Habakkuk 1:1-4, 2:1-4 Habakkuk’s Complaint 2 O Lord, how long shall I cry for help, and you will not hear? Or cry to you “Violence!” and you will not save? 3 Why do you make me see iniquity, and why do you...
by pbamesberger | Sep 8, 2025
Cost Of Belonging Return to Ruminations Page Scripture References Deuteronomy 30:15-20 The Choice of Life and Death 15 “See, I have set before you today life and good, death and evil. 16 If you obey the commandments of the Lord your God that I command you today, by...
by pbamesberger | Aug 4, 2025
Eat Drink And Be Mary Return to Ruminations Page Scripture References Ecclesiastes 1:2, 12-14, 2:18-26 All Is Vanity 2 Vanity of vanities, says the Preacher, vanity of vanities! All is vanity. The Vanity of Wisdom 12 I the Preacher have been king over Israel in...
by pbamesberger | Jul 20, 2025
Under New Management Return to Ruminations Page Scripture References Genesis 18:1-14 Isaac’s Birth Promised 1 And the Lord appeared to him by the oaks of Mamre, as he sat at the door of his tent in the heat of the day. 2 He lifted up his eyes and looked, and behold,...