Word-of-the-Day: ‘<God said through Samuel,> “<A King> will take a tenth of your grain and of your vintage and give it to his officials and attendants…He will take a tenth of your flocks, and you yourselves will become his slaves.”’ (1 Samuel 8:15,17) The context of these two verses is when the Israelites asked, or…
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘The path of the righteous is like the morning sun, shining ever brighter till the full light of day.’ (Proverbs 4:18) One thing that I am, with mixed results, is that I am somewhat frugal (otherwise known as a ‘penny-pincher’). I am not so bad as to always buy the cheapest stuff, as that…
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘Peter and the other apostles replied: “We must obey God rather than human beings!”’ (Acts 5:29); ‘Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God.’ (Romans 13:1) The last several days have been a whirlwind…
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(12) Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people he chose for his inheritance. (13) From heaven the Lord looks down and sees all mankind; (14) from his dwelling place he watches all who live on earth – (15) he who forms the hearts of all, who considers everything they do.’ (Psalm…
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord.’ (Hebrews 12:14) In having celebrated the 248th Birthday of the United States yesterday, we need to come to terms that it has changed since its founding in 1776. Originally an East Coast conglomeration…
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan.’ (Proverbs 29:2); If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials become wicked.’ (Proverbs 29:12) Last week, a Baptist church in Bradenton, Florida received the unfortunate news their senior pastor was arrested for possessing child pornography. As the leader of…
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(33) Wisdom reposes in the heart of the discerning and even among fools she lets herself be known. (34) Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin condemns any people.’ (Proverbs 14:33-34) Yesterday was ‘Super Tuesday’, where a plethora of states held their primary elections for the people to select their parties’ candidates for the general…
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(8) If you see the poor oppressed in a district, and justice and rights denied, do not be surprised at such things; for one official is eyed by a higher one, and over them both are others higher still.’ (Ecclesiastes 5:8) Solomon is considered to be the author of Ecclesiastes, and the context of…
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(16) For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice. (17) But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. (18) Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.’…
