PROVERBS 10:19 – When there are many words, sin is unavoidable, but the one who controls his lips is wise.” THEME OF THE DAY: TALK A LOT, SIN A LOT. The Old Testament book of Proverbs is wonderful, insightful, and sometimes very uncomfortable. Why? King Solomon pulls no punches. Here is an example – How long will you lie there, O…
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PROVERBS 25:28 – A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls. THEME OF THE DAY. NEVER JUSTIFIABLE. Christians are never without excuse if we lack self-controlled lives, in all areas of our lives, but especially in our speech. Yes, I know that is a tall order, but it is one we may obey because Christ in…
ISAIAH 43:2a – When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you.” THEME OF THE DAY. HE WON’T LET US DROWN. Life has been, is, and will be like a roller coaster ride at an amusement park. There are going to be highs and lows, peaks and valleys, periods of calm…
JOB 29:25 – I chose their way and sat as chief, and I lived like a king among his troops, like one who comforts mourners.” THEME OF THE DAY: THE CHRISTIAN RESPONSIBILITY AND PRIVILEGE. The Old Testament book of Job is not an easy read especially if one goes through it mindlessly and fast; perhaps as a necessary part of a yearly…
MARK 8:22-25 – And they came to Bethsaida. And some people brought to him a blind man and begged him to touch him. And he took the blind man by the hand and led him out of the village, and when he had spit on his eyes and laid his hands on him, he asked him, “Do you see anything?” And he…
MATTHEW 20:20-28 – Then the mother of the sons of Zebedee came up to him with her sons, and kneeling before him she asked him for something. And he said to her, “What do you want?” She said to him, “Say that these two sons of mine are to sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your…