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.’… Continue Reading Mending Relationships Is A Righteous Pursuit
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(15) To the pure, all things are pure, but to those who are corrupted and do not believe, nothing is pure. In fact, both their minds and consciences are corrupted. (16) They claim to know God, but by their actions they deny Him. They are detestable, disobedient and unfit for doing anything good.’ (Titus 1:15-16)… Continue Reading Intellectual Ignorance, Or Why We Need God Back In Our Institutions
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(2) Blessed are those who keep His statutes and seek Him with all their heart – (3) they do no wrong but follow His ways. (4) You have laid down precepts that are to be fully obeyed. (5) Oh, that my ways were steadfast in obeying Your decrees! (6) Then I would not be put… Continue Reading God Expects Us To Honor Our Obedience To Him
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(12) See to it, brothers and sisters, that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God. (13) But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called “Today,” so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness.’ (Hebrews 3:12-13) In January, a Philadelphia Flyers’… Continue Reading Lift Others Up To God’s Standards, Don’t Stoop To The Standards of the World
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.’ (Ephesians 6:18); ‘<Jesus said,> “Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be… Continue Reading Pray for Needs, Act When Needed
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(1) Blessed are those who have regard for the weak; the Lord delivers them in times of trouble. (2) The Lord protects and preserves them— they are counted among the blessed in the land— He does not give them over to the desire of their foes. (3) The Lord sustains them on their sickbed.’ (Psalm 41:1-3)… Continue Reading Can Illness Be A Blessing?
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(19) Truly the righteous attain life, but whoever pursues evil finds death. (20) The Lord detests those whose hearts are perverse, but He delights in those whose ways are blameless. (21) Be sure of this: The wicked will not go unpunished, but those who are righteous will go free.’ (Proverbs 11:19-21) Proverbs 11, to summarize,… Continue Reading The Final Score: Evil Loses & Righteousness Wins
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
