Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(2) I trust in You; do not let me be put to shame, nor let my enemies triumph over me. (3) No one who hopes in You will ever be put to shame, but shame will come on those who are treacherous without cause.’ (Psalm 25:2-3) A couple of years before my mother-in-law passed… Continue Reading Don’t Be Ashamed Of The Gospel – Salvation Never Comes Too Late
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘The integrity of the upright guides them, but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity.’ (Proverbs 11:3) The turmoil we have in our nation, and indeed our world as a whole, comes from a lack of integrity. Integrity is defined as, in the American Heritage Dictionary, a ‘steadfast adherence to a strict moral or… Continue Reading We Need Integrity, Not Duplicity
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(23) Be sure you know the condition of your flocks, give careful attention to your herds; (24) for riches do not endure forever, and a crown is not secure for all generations. (25) When the hay is removed and new growth appears and the grass from the hills is gathered in, (26) the lambs… Continue Reading Good Leaders Pay More Attention To Their Followers
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(6) Come, let us worship and bow down. Let us kneel before the Lord our Maker, (7) for He is our God. We are the people He watches over, the flock under His care. If only you would listen to His voice today!’ (Psalm 95:6-7 <NLT>); ‘For He says <from Isaiah 49:8>, “In the… Continue Reading The Need To Share The Gospel, & Accept It, Is Urgent
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘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); ‘Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God… Continue Reading Obey The Law, Disobey Immorality
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(3) Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, (4) not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. (5) In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus…’ (Philippians 2:3-5) We can get mad… Continue Reading Is It Sinful To Be Angry?
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(15) The simple believe anything, but the prudent give thought to their steps. (18) The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.’ (Proverbs 14:15 & 18) I read a blog awhile back that on its home page stated, ‘Never underestimate the power of a question’. One example, if you’re a Trekkie,… Continue Reading Trust But Verify: Never Underestimate The Necessity To Ask ‘Why’?
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(23) <God said to the Israelites>. “If in spite of these things you do not accept My correction but continue to be hostile toward Me, (24) I myself will be hostile toward you and will afflict you for your sins seven times over. (25a) And I will bring the sword on you to avenge… Continue Reading Hold Harmful Vitriol To Account – God Expects Us To Do So
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(2) <God spoke to Ezekiel,> “Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel; prophesy and say to them: ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says: Woe to you shepherds of Israel who only take care of yourselves! Should not shepherds take care of the flock? (3) You eat the curds, clothe yourselves with… Continue Reading All The Parts Are Needed To Make It Work
