Word-Of-The-Day: ‘The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.’ (Proverbs 18:21) Proverbs 18 is an eclectic set of great examples to live by. Verse 21 discusses the power of the word; whether written, spoken, or implied words have power in what they mean and how they… Continue Reading Words Have Meaning: Be Contextually Accurate
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(14) <Jesus said, to the ‘Church of Pergamum’>, “Nevertheless, I have a few things against you: There are some among you who hold to the teaching of Balaam, who taught Balak to entice the Israelites to sin so that they ate food sacrificed to idols and committed sexual immorality. (15) Likewise, you also have… Continue Reading Your Church’s Persona Should Reflect The Truth, & Not Mask It
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned.’ (Isaiah 9:2) In the secular worldview in place today, we have many sources of ‘truth’ that do not hold facts or proven evidence as ‘truth’, but instead use desired outcomes that… Continue Reading Don’t Tread Water with False Narratives, Seek The ‘True’ Truth
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
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘<Paul wrote,> (18) Timothy, my son, I am giving you this command in keeping with the prophecies once made about you, so that by recalling them you may fight the battle well, (19) holding on to faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and so have suffered shipwreck with regard to the faith.’… Continue Reading Speak Up In Faith, Stand Firm In Truth
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(23) Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful. (24) And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, (25) not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as… Continue Reading Hold Fast To The Truth That Is In The Hope
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(15) But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, (16) keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ… Continue Reading Be Respecting & Truthful in Your Witness
Last month I received many “happy birthday” wishes. I was serenaded at Olive Garden by an impromptu group of our ladies, I received a call from our widows group and received many cards, notes and Facebook posts. I have tried to give my birthday away so I can remain the same age, but to no… Continue Reading Perception vs. reality
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(25) They exchanged the truth about God for a lie, and worshiped and served created things rather than the Creator—who is forever praised. Amen. (26) Because of this, God gave them over to shameful lusts. Even their women exchanged natural sexual relations for unnatural ones. (27) In the same way the men also abandoned natural… Continue Reading Exchange The Lie For The Truth
