Matthew 19:4-6 4 “Haven’t you read,” he replied, “that at the beginning the Creator ‘made them male and female,’ 5 and said, ‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh’? 6 So they are no longer two, but one.… Read More »

According to God’s word in Proverbs 22:15, Folly is bound up in the heart of a child. The verse goes on stating that discipline will drive folly far from him. God also said in Proverbs 22:6: Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from… Read More »

In the Bible, the apostle Paul referred frequently to our “sinful nature,” that is, our nature that is corrupted by sin. We develop evil desires (desires that go against God’s design for us) and expect it to work out fine, but ultimately it doesn’t. In the book of James we learn that our sinful desires… Read More »

In 1981, my favorite rock group, the Kinks, released a social commentary song entitled, “Give the People What They Want.” Part of the lyrics were “give them lots of sex, perversion and rape, give them lots of violence and plenty to hate.” The song is just as relevant today. These things are still in our… Read More »

It’s always interesting to discover the many reasons for what people think and do. Our tendency is to make them excuses for our thoughts and behavior. There is, however, no excuse for any sin, no matter the reason. That’s why repenting of our sin and turning to Christ is so important. He wants to forgive… Read More »

Proverbs 10:2 Ill-gotten treasures are of no value, but righteousness delivers from death. (NIV) Internet scams, phone scams, robbing, thieving, dishonest business practices, shoplifting, stealing, lying, etc. bombard our world incessantly. Those who think they gain from it gain so very little and nothing really of value. Even those who get rich by their greed… Read More »

Over the years Christmas has been commercialized and sentimentalized. So much so that for many, this time of year is difficult. Some are financially struggling and cannot do what they’d like for others. Some are hurting because of loved ones no longer being here – especially if they have died. Emotions tug hard at each… Read More »

Proverbs 10:1 A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grief to his mother. NIV Parents usually want to be proud of their children, to know they raised them well and that they have a good head on their shoulders. This proverbs speaks of the effects of how children (especially grown)… Read More »

It’s interesting that the first 9 chapters of the book of Proverbs deal substantially of warnings against adultery, prostitution and folly. God created us male and female for the purpose of reproduction and family. He made sex enjoyable and was to be shared only between husband and wife. This is part of the blessing God… Read More »

I’ve always liked this Christmas hymn. The first verse “It came upon the midnight clear . . .” tells of the angels proclaiming the birth of the Messiah and the purpose of the Messiah, peace to all from God. The second verse “Still through the cloven skies they come . . .” reminds us that… Read More »