The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight. Proverbs 9:10 (ESV) The difference between being afraid and being fearful is the first step in wisdom. The fear of the LORD happens when we see His great kindness towards us. When I witness the grace…
Category: Things I Ponder
Making The Best Use Of The Time
Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit,…
Which Is Easier?
On one of those days, as he was teaching, Pharisees and teachers of the law were sitting there, who had come from every village of Galilee and Judea and from Jerusalem. And the power of the Lord was with him to heal. And behold, some men were bringing ron a bed a man who was…
Thought For Today
When you see a light at the end of the tunnel, it might be a good idea to pray it is not the train.
The Most Powerful Word In The English Language
Forgiven!
The J.O.Y. Principle
Jesus answered, “The most important is, ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’…
No Absolute Truth?
“Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth.” John 17:17 ESV That’s the statement made so heavily in the 1970’s with the resurgence of Rationalism. Or “That’s your truth but not mine!” When I hear someone say there is no absolute truth I ask them if they are sure about that followed by are…
What We know Is Foundational
For we know that if the tent that is our earthly home is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. For in this tent we groan, longing to put on our heavenly dwelling, if indeed by putting it on we may not be found naked. …
Dyslexic Faith
And when the Pharisees saw this, they said to his disciples, “Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?” Matthew 9:11 Why do I see the sins of others more than my own? Why do I judge others but despise others judging me? Why do I question showing mercy to others but expect it…
Can I Be Encouraged Even Though I Am Selfish?
So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more…