Word-Of-The-Day: ‘In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.’ (Proverbs 16:9) One thing about the Christmas season that comes up randomly from my childhood memories is the stop-action, ‘claymation’ story of Kris Kringle (aka Santa Claus) when he starts singing, ‘Put one foot in front of the other, then you’ll be… Continue Reading Let The Lord Plan Your Next Steps
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(29) <God said to Jeremiah,> “Should I not punish them for this?” declares the Lord. “Should I not avenge myself on such a nation as this?” (30) “A horrible and shocking thing has happened in the land: (31) The prophets prophesy lies, the priests rule by their own authority, and my people love it this… Continue Reading When A Nation Strays Far From God, Be Ready For Some Adjustments To Be Made
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.’ (Philippians 2:3); ‘(2) Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve; (3)… Continue Reading Want to Be A Leader? Follow The Best Example In Leadership
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘Know also that wisdom is like honey for you: If you find it, there is a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off.’ (Proverbs 24:14); ‘But as for me, I watch in hope for the Lord, I wait for God my Savior; my God will hear me.’ (Micah 7:7)… Continue Reading Remember What Christmas Really Is About, Not What It Has Become
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(14a) <Cain said,> “Today You (God) are driving me from the land…”, (16) So Cain went out from the Lord’s presence and lived in the land of Nod, east of Eden.’ (Genesis 4:14a, 16); ‘Surely, Lord, You bless the righteous; You surround them with Your favor as with a shield.’ (Psalm 5:12) In Genesis 4… Continue Reading Should We Accept Immigrants Who Comply With US Culture & Customs (& Deport Those Who Don’t)?
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(10) Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. (11) Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. (12) For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world… Continue Reading Don’t Harden Your Hearts in Hate
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘I will give thanks to the Lord because of His righteousness; I will sing the praises of the name of the Lord Most High.’ (Psalm 7:17) Psalm 7 is from David and is a song or lyric he wrote as a lamentation concerning his need for protection from a Benjamite named Cush. (Not to be… Continue Reading Giving Thanks For What The Lord Provides
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘<God said to Solomon pertaining to Wisdom>, “(32) For the waywardness of the simple will kill them, and the complacency of fools will destroy them; (33) but whoever listens to <God> will live in safety and be at ease, without fear of harm.”.’ (Proverbs 1:32-33); ‘(6) Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that… Continue Reading Take Stress & Anxiety Off Your Holiday List!
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to your care. Turn away from godless chatter and the opposing ideas of what is falsely called knowledge.’ (1 Timothy 6:20) In danger of invoking Proverbs 18:2, ‘Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions‘, my opinion on social media (which I am not… Continue Reading Social Media: Use It Wisely & Watch Out for The False Narratives
