When a person’s ways please the LORD, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him. (16:7) Some verses just come at the right time to turn your life around. I can remember many years ago, in pastoral ministry, worrying about what church members thought of me and Read more…
The one who oppresses the poor person insults his Maker, but one who is kind to the needy honors him. (14:31) Many times we undervalue the image of God in our fellow man, yet this verse makes it clear that our treatment of others is directly tied to our treatment Read more…
Lord, you have been our refuge in every generation. Before the mountains were born, before you gave birth to the earth and the world, from eternity to eternity, you are God. (90:1-2) Psalm 90 is what many commentators believe to be the oldest recorded piece of scriptural text in our Read more…
1 Thessalonians 4-5 CSB Then we who are still alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will always be with the Lord. (4:17) The dictionary defines imminence as “the state or fact of Read more…
How lovely is your dwelling place, Lord of Armies. I long and yearn for the courts of the Lord; my heart and flesh cry out for the living God. Even a sparrow finds a home, and a swallow, a nest for herself where she places her young—near your altars, Lord Read more…
1 Thessalonians 1-3 CSB We cared so much for you that we were pleased to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own lives, because you had become dear to us. (2:8) In referring to his treatment of the Thessalonians, Paul mentions the lengths that Read more…
The one who will not use the rod hates his son, but the one who loves him disciplines him diligently. (v. 24) Today’s topic is one that is very difficult to discuss for many reasons. One is because some do practice child abuse in the name of discipline (which of Read more…
“Be on your guard, so that your minds are not dulled from carousing, drunkenness, and worries of life, or that day will come on you unexpectedly like a trap. For it will come on all who live on the face of the whole earth.” 21:34-35 Where is your mind at? Read more…
One person gives freely yet gains more; another withholds what is right, only to become poor. 11:14 There is significant truth in this Proverb and I have witnessed it on many occasions. Those who give receive, and those who refuse to give typically struggle financially, (and in many other ways). Read more…
“When Aaron presents the bull for his sin offering and makes atonement for himself and his household, he will slaughter the bull for his sin offering. Then he is to take a firepan full of blazing coals from the altar before the Lord and two handfuls of finely ground fragrant Read more…