Before we think too badly of the world or too highly of ourselves, let us examine ourselves.
This April I asked a friend to pray for God’s wisdom as my family enters a new season. He did, but first gracefully asked me, “When’s the last time you read the Proverbs?”...
In the time of Jesus, wine was often stored in the carefully prepared skins of animals.
In Tuesday's reflection, we saw that our words can grieve the Holy Spirit. Yesterday, we discovered one reason for this surprising truth...
In the latter part of 1 Corinthians 6, Paul explains to the believers in Corinth why they should avoid sexual immorality. He doesn’t just give them rules to follow, such as: Do this...
In yesterday’s reflection, I suggested, on the basis of Jesus’ parable in Luke 19:11-27, that our purpose in life is to be faithful to God. We can live with freedom from the need...
Yesterday, we saw that our words can grieve the Holy Spirit. When we use "unwholesome talk," rather than choosing words that build...
Her adversaries have become rulers; her enemies relax. Certainly the LORD caused her grief because of her many wrong acts. Her children...
Hard Work, Good Work: Part 4 ...
