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July 7, 2009

Smart Silence

Smart Silence… “Moses then said to Aaron, ‘This is what the Lord spoke of when he said, ‘Among those who approach me I will show myself holy; in the sight of all the people I will be honored.’ Aaron remained silent.” Leviticus 10:3 Aaron just lost two of his four sons because of their unwise [...]

July 2, 2009

Christ and Country

Christ and Country… “Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people he chose for his inheritance. From heaven the LORD looks down and sees all mankind. Psalm 33:12-13 God blesses a country that honors Him, but He brings down a country that dishonors Him. It honors Him for His people to pray [...]

June 23, 2009

A Good Name

A Good Name… “A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver and gold.” Proverbs 22:1 Are you willing to sacrifice your good name for the gain of great riches? Is it worth diluting your influence and soiling your reputation? What price can you put on your good [...]

June 18, 2009

Prime of Life

Prime of Life… “A writing of Hezekiah king of Judah after his illness and recovery: I said, ‘In the prime of my life must I go through the gates of death and be robbed of the rest of my years?” Isaiah 38:9-10 Your prime of life is the time for God to shine the brightest [...]

June 10, 2009

Divinely Directed

Divinely Directed… “The king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord; he directs it like a watercourse wherever he pleases.” Proverbs 21:1 Like the curvy course of a river, the Lord’s hand directs the heart of a man or woman. The ride may seem rough at times and even feel dangerous, but Providence leads [...]

June 8, 2009

Think It Through

Think It Through… “It is a trap for a man to dedicate something rashly and only later consider his vows.” Proverbs 20:25 Rash commitments can later cause regret. You may feel pressure to proceed ahead without praying it through. Your best thinking is the result of fasting and prayer. Make sure you make a solemn [...]

June 1, 2009

On Purpose

On Purpose… “The purposes of a man’s heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out.” Proverbs 20:5 What is your unique purpose? Do you live uniquely you, or are you fulfilling a role you really resent? Perhaps you start by asking, ‘What does my Savior Jesus expect of me?’ Christ has [...]

May 29, 2009

Uncertain Future

Uncertain Future… “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6 You may find yourself in a situation that faces an uncertain future. Business has run its course, doors have closed, clients have dried [...]

May 26, 2009

Wisdom Gives Patience

Wisdom Gives Patience… “A man’s wisdom gives him patience; it is to his glory to overlook an offense.” Proverbs 19:11 Wisdom works out patience in a willing soul. It is a by-product of being able to understand and appreciate another person’s perspective. Patience gives the benefit of the doubt, and waits on pronouncing judgment. Why [...]

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