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December 31, 2009

Surrounded By Faith

Surrounded By Faith… “And do not think you can say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father.’ I tell you that out of these stones God can raise up children for Abraham.” Matthew 3:9 It is wise and good to be surrounded by those steeped in the faith. You are blessed if you come [...]

December 8, 2009

The Lord’s Defense

The Lord’s Defense… “I have not wronged you, but you are doing me wrong by waging war against me. Let the Lord, the Judge, decide the dispute…” Judges 11:27 a People may accuse you of wrong, when in fact they are wrong. You want to admit your mistakes and become a better person. If, however, [...]

November 4, 2009

Character Is Prepared

Character Is Prepared… “When it snows, she has no fear for her household; for all of them are clothed in scarlet.” Proverbs 31:21 Preparation increases confidence and decreases fear. Have you ever been in a situation where the person in charge is nervous, sweaty and obviously unprepared? It may have been a meeting, a presentation [...]

October 26, 2009

Safe Environments

Safe Environments… “Then the Lord said to Joshua: Tell the Israelites to designate the cites of refuge, as I instructed you through Moses…” Joshua 20: 1-2 We all long for a place where we can be ourselves. Where we can be understood and accepted. No one looks forward to a harsh environment of rejection. Rather [...]

October 8, 2009

Accurate Information

Accurate Information… “He [Apollos] was a learned man, with a thorough knowledge of the Scriptures. He had been instructed in the way of the Lord, and he spoke with great fervor and taught about Jesus accurately, though he knew only the baptism of John.” Acts 18:25 Accurate information is an expression of integrity. It is [...]

September 21, 2009

Spiritual Receptivity

Spiritual Receptivity… “Then Jesus said, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.” Mark 4:9 Spiritual receptivity is necessary for the growing follower of Christ. Jesus knew that there had to be a willingness to want to know and understand before there could be any comprehension of His teachings. This hunger for God is [...]

September 17, 2009

Teach Your Grandchildren

Teach Your Grandchildren… “Only be careful and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them slip from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and their children after them.” Deuteronomy 4:9 Grandchildren really are exceptionally grand. You can spoil them [...]

September 11, 2009

Walk In Wisdom

Walk In Wisdom… “He who trusts in himself is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom is kept safe.” Proverbs 28:26 What does it mean to walk in wisdom? The contrast is to run ahead of the Lord irresponsibly or to lag behind Him in fear. We walk in wisdom when we wait on [...]

August 27, 2009

Quarrelsome Wife

Quarrelsome Wife… A quarrelsome wife is like a constant dripping on a rainy day; restraining her is like restraining the wind or grasping oil with the hand.” Proverbs 27:15-16. A quarrelsome wife is not keen on listening and learning how to better relate to her husband. Her view of the world tends to settle issues [...]

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