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 »
Christmas
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 »
Honor Your Father and Mother
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 »
The Book of Proverbs
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 »
IT CAME UPON THE MIDNIGHT CLEAR
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 »