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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 [...]

May 18, 2009

Quality Of Life

Quality Of Life… “The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.” John 10:10 NKJV What is quality of life for the Christian? How does Christ define quality living? He gives abundant life, but [...]

May 12, 2009

Complete Obedience

Complete Obedience… “Then he took the Book of the Covenant and read it to the people. They responded, ‘We will do everything the Lord has said; we will obey.” Exodus 24:7 Moses delivered, in more detail, God’s expectations and rules. He gave the people very practical laws and instructions. His commands related to everything from [...]

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 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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