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May 5, 2009

A Mother’s Love

A Mother’s Love… “As apostles of Christ we could have been a burden to you, but we were gentle among you, like a mother caring for her little children.” 1 Thessalonians 2:7 A mother’s love reflects the love of the Lord, deep in its capacity and generous in its application. She awakes in the middle [...]

May 4, 2009

A Mother’s Prayer

A Mother’s Prayer… “I prayed for this child, and the LORD has granted me what I asked of him. So now I give him to the LORD. For his whole life he will be given over to the LORD.” And he worshiped the LORD there.” 1 Samuel 1:27-28 A mother who prays causes Satan to [...]

May 1, 2009

Foolish Children

Foolish Children… “To have a fool for a son brings grief; there is no joy for the father of a fool.” Proverbs 17:21 Foolish children flail around trying to find themselves. Typically they are terrible at managing money, because they have no concept of conservative spending and consistent saving. Then they look to mom and [...]

April 30, 2009

Messy Arguments

Messy Arguments… “Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out.” Proverbs 17:14 Messy arguments are the result of fighting in the flesh. It is relational suicide and can cause wounds that won’t easily be forgotten. Anger is the primary driver behind messy arguments. Hard feelings are [...]

April 29, 2009

Gift of Grandchildren

Gift of Grandchildren… “Children’s children are a crown to the aged, and parents are the pride of their children.” Proverbs 17:6 There are privileges to maturing in age, and one of them is the gift of grandchildren. Like a king and queen’s crown, they are exceptionally valuable and are to be displayed proudly. You look [...]

April 28, 2009

Test of Trust

Test of Trust… “The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold, but the Lord tests the heart.” Proverbs 17:3 The Lord tests the heart to build our trust. Resistance to our efforts creates a reason to reach out to our Creator. Your test of trust is not a trivial pursuit, but a process of [...]

April 27, 2009

Gossip Separates

Gossip Separates… “A perverse man stirs up dissension, and a gossip separates close friends.” Proverbs 16:28 A gossiper is a friend of the insecure and the unstable. It is easy for them to go there because it is comfortable and tantalizing. Gossiping makes the insecure feel superior. People with too much time on their hands [...]

April 24, 2009

Pleasant Words

Pleasant Words… “Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.” Proverbs 16:24 Pleasant words promote instruction and encourage people in the right direction. Like honey, these verbal morsels are sweet and satisfying to the soul. If you want to be attractive and influence others, use honey instead of harshness. [...]

April 23, 2009

Doubt Paralyzes

Doubt Paralyzes… “Moses answered, ‘What if they do not believe me or listen to me and say, ‘The Lord did not appear to you’?” Exodus 4:1 Moses experienced the “what if” trap. “What if” they do not believe me; and “what if” they do not listen to me? And several thousand years later we struggle [...]

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