10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. (John 10:10 ESV) What does our scripture mean when it says “I came that they may have life and have it abundantly?” The first part of our scripture may be easy to understand because we … Read more
16 The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent ignores an insult. (Proverbs 12:16 ESV) “I know you are but what am I!?” Insults always struck me as funny and I have typically taken them as water off a ducks back. Thus, I have tended to use the well worn retort above when … Read more
24 But the king said to Araunah, “No, but I will buy it from you for a price. I will not offer burnt offerings to the Lord my God that cost me nothing.” So David bought the threshing floor and the oxen for fifty shekels[a] of silver. (1 Samuel 24:24 ESV) How often do we give of our time, … Read more
11 whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. (1 Peter 4:11 ESV) Yesterday we looked at the importantance of our words. Today, let us look at the importance … Read more
36 I tell you, on the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak, (Matthew 12:36 ESV) I have read estimates that say we speak as few as 500 and as many as 6,000 words per day. It, of course, depends on the person and how verbose they may be. Due to the many … Read more