Ecclesiastes 7:21-22
“Do not pay attention to every word people say, or you may hear your servant cursing you—for you know in your heart that many times you yourself have cursed others.” Ecclesiastes 7:21-22 This verse in Ecclesiastes tells us how to accept unfair criticism...
Facing Our Problems
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. If any of you lacks wisdom...
T.I.A.
In June 2011 I had a mini stroke or T.I.A. “A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is when blood flow to a part of the brain stops for a brief period of time. A person will have stroke-like symptoms for up to 1-2 hours. A TIA is felt to be a warning sign that a true stroke...
T.V.
Jim and I decided not to have a T.V. in our home when Scott was 4 and Jill was 2. We felt that was God’s will for us. Although television is merely a tool and can be good, the programs on T.V., even the children’s programs, reflect the world: “in which...
Psalm 51:4
“Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight, so that you are proved right when you speak and justified when you judge.” Psalm 51:4 Someday everyone will stand before Jesus: “that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow,...
Spiritual Weapons and 2 Corinthians 10
Our spiritual weapons are outlined in Ephesians 6:10-18 . Examples of how to apply them and testimonies of their application could be endless. The wise use of these weapons can be summed up in our ability to hear the voice of Jesus and our obedience to Him. It is usually...
Should Christians Drink Alcoholic Beverages?
FROM A TAPE ON FININCIAL BLESSING BY CLIVE PICK: “About fourteen years ago I used to enjoy drinking red wine, maybe too much. I went with Esther to the Canary Islands. I went out to a beautiful spot feeling good. I felt the palm trees moving in the wind/wine. God said...
Does God or Satan Cause Disasters?
The answer is both. Satan can cause natural disasters if he has God’s permission. Satan caused the disasters that came on Job: “Then the LORD said to Satan, “Have you considered my servant Job? There is no one on earth like him; he is blameless and upright...
2 Corinthians 10:6
“And we will be ready to punish every act of disobedience, once your obedience is complete.” 2 Corinthians 10:6 In 2 Corinthians 10:6 , Paul is stating the authority the Lord gave him to punish the disobedient false apostle once the Corinthian believers have...
Teach Us to Number Our Days
TEACH US TO NUMBER OUR DAYS “Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” Psalm 90:12 Basically to “number our days aright” is to listen to and obey Jesus. It is to make good use of money, talents and time. It will give...
