Monthly Archives: August 2019

MY JOB IS TO SOW!

ECCLESIASTES 11:1, 5-6:   “Send your bread on the surface of the water, for after many days you may find it… Just as you don’t know the path of the wind, or how bones develop in the womb of a pregnant … Continue reading

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IS GRACE A “GET OUT OF JAIL” CARD?

TITUS 2:11-13: “For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, instructing us to deny godlessness and worldly lusts and to live in a sensible, righteous, and godly way in the present age, while we wait for … Continue reading

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MAN’S UNENDING SEARCH FOR ETERNITY…

ECCLESIASTES 3:1, 11: “There is an occasion for everything, and a time for every activity under heaven:…He has made everything appropriate in its time. He has also put eternity in their hearts, but no one can discover the work God … Continue reading

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HOW DO WE USE GOD’S TRUTH?

II TIMOTHY 2:24-26: “The Lord’s servant must not quarrel, but must be gentle to everyone, able to teach, and patient, instructing his opponents with gentleness. Perhaps God will grant them repentance leading them to the knowledge of the truth. Then … Continue reading

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WILL I MAKE IT THROUGH?

II TIMOTHY 1:8-10: “So don’t be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, or of me his prisoner. Instead, share in suffering for the gospel, relying on the power of God. He has saved us and called us with a … Continue reading

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AM I PURSUING “GODLINESS”?

I TIMOTHY 4:7-9: “But have nothing to do with pointless and silly myths. Rather, train yourself in godliness. For the training of the body has limited benefit, but godliness is beneficial in every way, since it holds promise for the … Continue reading

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WHATEVER HAPPENED TO COMMON SENSE?

PROVERBS 8:5: “Learn to be shrewd, you who are inexperienced; develop common sense, you who are foolish.”CSB OBSERVATION: What ever happened to discretion? What ever happened to common sense? In a day when we have a plethora of information available … Continue reading

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THE BIBLE AND THE WELFARE STATE…

II THESSALONIANS 3:10-13: “In fact, when we were with you, this is what we commanded you: “If anyone isn’t willing to work, he should not eat.” For we hear that there are some among you who are idle. They are … Continue reading

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WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO MERCY?

JOB 16:1-5: “Then Job answered: I have heard many things like these. You are all miserable comforters. Is there no end to your empty words? What provokes you that you continue testifying? If you were in my place I could … Continue reading

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WHAT IS THE ANSWER TO THE SENSELESS VIOLENCE IN OUR NATION?

PROVERBS 8:13-17: “The fear of the LORD is to hate evil; Pride and arrogance and the evil way And the perverse mouth I hate. Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom; I am understanding, I have strength. By me kings reign, … Continue reading

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