The quiet words of the wise are more to be heeded than the shouts of a ruler of fools. Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner destroys much good. (Ecclesiastes 9:17-18) There is nothing worse than reading about the fall of a strong Christian leader. Too often it is too some sexual … Read more
31 So don’t worry, saying, ‘What will we eat?’ or ‘What will we drink?’ or ‘What will we wear?’ 32 For the Gentiles eagerly seek all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. 33 But seek first the kingdom of God[a] and his righteousness, and all these things will be provided for you. (Matthew 6:31-33 CSB) We are … Read more
9 Satan answered the Lord, “Does Job fear God for nothing? 10 Haven’t you placed a hedge around him, his household, and everything he owns? You have blessed the work of his hands, and his possessions have increased in the land. 11 But stretch out your hand and strike everything he owns, and he will surely curse you to your face.” (Job 1:9-11 … Read more
98 Your command makes me wiser than my enemies,for it is always with me. (Psalm 119:98 CSB) I keep my bible with me most of the time and refer to it often. I also have it on my electronic devices, but having a print bible with me is just more personal. And the messages in the … Read more
24 Therefore I tell you, everything you pray and ask for—believe that you have received[a] it and it will be yours. (Mark 11:24 CSB) We want to read this passage and set our expectations on prayer on our very limited view of what we want to have happen. With God, however, we need to expect the unexpected. God … Read more