As we learn in the beginning of the book of Job, the devil roams the earth looking for whom he can devour, or at least torment (as he most enjoys doing with God’s people). As we learn in the book of Job, it is important to God that we not judge incorrectly when someone… Read more »
Monthly Archives: August 2018
Proverbs 31 Woman – Chapter 25 – Wisdom is Proved
The Scriptures were written through God’s appointed Spirit-filled men. (2 Timothy 3:16) So, when there appears to be a mistake or contradiction in God’s Word we should not stand in judgment over God’s Word but rather ask the Holy Spirit of God’s Word to guide us into His wisdom for the understanding we need. We… Read more »
Rest in a Weary World
When we think of Adam’s sin, what comes to mind? Is it that he too ate of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil that the Lord forbid them to eat from? Or, is it that Adam asserted his own will instead of God’s will? I think it is the latter. We… Read more »
I Will NOT Apologize!
10 things I will not apologize for: 1. Being a white male, for this is how God made me. 2. Living in America, for this is where God placed me. 3. That the standard for my life is the word of God (the Bible)… 4. Knowing the truth about good and evil (sin), for this… Read more »
Are We Awake?
Luke 19:44 “They will dash you to the ground, you and the children within your walls. They will not leave one stone on another, because you did not recognize the time of God’s coming to you.” “Because you did not recognize the time of God’s coming to you.” To me this is a warning…. Read more »
Proverbs 31 Woman – Chapter 25 – Trading That Brings a Profit
“She sees that her trading is profitable…..” Worldly women make trade-offs that do not profit them or their family; and neither will any of it profit in the Kingdom of God. Power, prestige and possessions can deceive a women’s need of true fulfillment. If she is married, this can ruin her marriage and family’s… Read more »
Faith – Love – Obedience
James 2:5 “Be rich in faith.” Why does God want us to be rich in faith? The Bible tells us that without faith it is impossible to please God. And, we are told by Jesus in God’s Word that faith as small as a mustard seed can move mountains. So often we want to… Read more »
When immorality is unchecked and left alone to spread – it will allow people to become bold and arrogant with their immorality. These people will become hostile, even beating and shouting at the door of your homes until they get you to agree with them. Down deep inside each of us we know this is a horrible thing… Read more »
Proverbs 31 Woman – Chapter 23 – Making the Children Mind
As one wise man said, “Parenting isn’t for cowards!” Parents are afraid to spank their children because of all the false teaching from those who do not fear God and do what is right in His sight. They fear the laws of men. They fear that they will be arrested for properly disciplining their children… Read more »
Does Prayer Really Work?
Luke 11:1 “One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, ‘Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.’” Jesus is teaching us how to be effective in prayer. First, we are to come with the right frame of mind… Read more »