#study God's word

[halflifesk666]

[yeslordmyking]

Psalm 1:1-2 — Today's Verse for Sunday, January 26, 2025

[jollyveesworld]

Pain that brings you closer to God is always better than any comfort that keeps you away from Him.

[dreamsy990]

drew some of my fav ody designs! wasnt originally meant to be also replicating the styles but thats sort of just how my brain works. except i didnt copy the lineart styles of anyone here so its DEFINITELY a bit uncanny for a couple of these (LOOKING AT YOU QINNY IM SO SORRY) but whatever

the designs featured here (from left to right) belong to: me, @gigizetz, @neal-illustrator, @irunaki, @bigidiotenergytm, @qinnyanimation, and @foopsie-daisy

[godslove]

[crazygirl6122]

Ephesians 4:31-32

"Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you."

[godsfavoritedumpsterfire]

[lovelylouise25]

[walkswithmyfather]

“Do you know why the wisest and richest man in the Bible said life was meaningless?

King Solomon had it all. Wealth, wisdom, success, women, power. He built the temple, led Israel in its golden age, and denied himself nothing.

Yet after chasing every worldly pleasure, he wrote:

“I surveyed all that my hands had done… and behold, all was vanity, a chasing after the wind.” Ecclesiastes 2:11

His heart had strayed. He loved foreign women, worshiped their gods, and lost sight of the One who gave him everything:

“His heart was not fully devoted to the Lord…” 1 Kings 11:4

In the end, Solomon reached a profound truth:

“Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind.” Ecclesiastes 12:13

Bottom line: You can have everything the world celebrates and still be empty. Without God, it’s all meaningless.”

From: “Christian Spiritual Warfare from a Biblical Perspective” (FB)

[leashybebes]

more of this. it's happening, y'all

On Thursdays, Evan works in a queer friendly bar. That mostly means women who want to drink and dance without being bothered by creeps, sheltered college students testing the waters, and people who wander in and only belatedly clock the rainbow decor. The last couple of weeks there's been a guy in his section he's not sure how to categorize. He's about Evan's height but broader - really buff, and classically handsome in a sharp jaw and killer cheekbones way that Buck's a little envious of, honestly. He could clean up in WeHo, could probably have any woman in the bar come running if he'd look up from his string of nasty craft beers that he occasionally chases with a shot of Jack and actually smile at someone. Evan's willing to bet he has a great smile, but he also has a closed off air like a forcefield around him.

"Hey," Evan says when he collects the empty glass from the guy's latest gross beer. He also hands over a napkin with a phone number courtesy of the cute blonde, or possibly her cute brunette friend at the end of the bar. "Couple ladies over there trying to get your attention."

"Oh." The guy looks at the napkin like it might bite him. "Uh. I'm not - I'm not interested."

Evan shrugs. "Your loss, man."

The guy uses one fingertip to nudge the napkin back towards Evan. Swallows sharply enough that Evan can track the motion of it with his eyes.

"I'm gay."

"Yeah? In that case, the dude three seats down is gonna be delighted."

The guy blinks a couple times, sneaks a glance down the bar like he thinks he's gonna get slapped for it.

"Not tonight," he says.

Evan shrugs. "Get you another gross beer?"

The guy looks at him, and it's not the smile Evan was imagining, but it's at least half a smirk, and it makes a line next to his mouth deepen, almost a dimple. "Should you be calling the drinks you sell gross?"

"Call it as I see it, man. I like Bud Light and cocktails, so."

"Jesus Christ."

"Evan, actually," Evan tells him, with a grin.

"I'm Tommy."

"Hey, Tommy. So. Gross beer or fruity cocktail?"

Tommy looks at him, eyebrows drawing together, shoulders going a little tight. "Is that a dig?"

Evan replays his words. "Oh, shit no! Not at all! Fruity like containing fruit, not fruity like fruity. Who even says that anymore? I wouldn't, I mean - I'm an ally!"

Tommy looks, honestly, a little baffled by Evan's whole existence which is unfortunately not a look he's unfamiliar with.

"I think I'm gonna call it a night," he says, and Evan's heart sinks a little. Tommy looks like a guy who desperately needs to cut loose.

"Nah, c'mon, I just accidentally hate crimed you, let me make you piña colada. On me."

Tommy relaxes a tiny bit. "Okay. Sure. Thanks, Evan."

[halflifesk666]

My type: someone who doesn’t run away and is able to show their true feelings

[jollyveesworld]

God's grace carried me here and by His grace, I will continue to believe and persevere.

[heartsings77]

[johnnyshrine]

★ 123 // “Take the next best step and pray.”

[godslove]

[crazygirl6122]

1 Corinthians 10:13

 "No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it."