“For what happens to the children of man and what happens to the beasts is the same; as one dies, so dies the other. They all have the same breath, and man has no advantage over the beasts, for all is vanity.” Ecclesiastes 3:19 September 19, 2023 The next time you drive by a cemetery […]
“Moreover, I saw under the sun that in the place of justice, even there was wickedness, and in the place of righteousness, even there was wickedness.” Ecclesiastes 3:16 September 18, 2023 If God is sovereign and controls all of the circumstances of life, if everything is beautiful (appropriate) in its own time, then what about
“Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who act faithfully are his delight.” Proverbs 12:22 September 15, 2023 “You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.” “God’s will is that I never give false testimony against anyone, twist no man’s words, not gossip or slander, nor join in condemning anyone without
“A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in a setting of silver.” Proverbs 25:11 September 14, 2023 Well-chosen words. How wonderful they are. Old conscience scars have a way of haunting our memories, things that we wish we had not said and wise verbal responses that might have been spoken. What can we
“Let all that you do be done in love.” 1 Corinthians 16:14 September 13, 2023 It’s time to take a test. Mark true or false. Being loving in facing your problems means to: (1) Adopt a detached attitude toward others. (2) Be willing to make the necessary sacrifices for others. (3) Feel good about yourself.
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“Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.” 1 Corinthians 16:13 September 12, 2023 In the fourth of five sharp military commands, Paul calls the Corinthian church to exercise moral, mental, and spiritual force against evil. When the church and the culture conspire to undercut our effectiveness for Christ, there is
“Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.” 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 September 11, 2023 How are men and women to play the role of a man? Was Paul a sexist? The Corinthians knew exactly what was meant by such a challenge. It was the first century world and by no means
“Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.” 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 September 8, 2023 “Little Red Riding Hood” is a teachable story. There are those people and ideas that are not what they appear to be. Grandmas can be wolves in disguise. Vanity Fair – this world – has all kinds
“Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Everything you do should be done in love.” 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 September 7, 2023 One book we must read before we die is Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan. It was published in 1678. It’s the story of a Christian man named Pilgrim who
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“Behold my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen, in whom my soul delights; I have put my Spirit upon him; he will bring forth justice to the nations.” Isaiah 42:1 September 6, 2023 “Look at this!” You who worship the creation, who worship worthless idols. Look at this, My Servant. We are drafting on what
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