“But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.” Daniel 1:8 “If it is important to you,…
“For I brought thee up out of the land of Egypt, and redeemed thee out of the house of servants; and I sent before thee Moses, Aaron, and Miriam.” Micah 6:4 Once again, a Scripture that I have read many times through the years jumped out at me as I…
“Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God:” I John 3:1 When Jesus taught His disciples to pray, he started out with the words, “Our Father, who art in Heaven.” As I was praying earlier this week, I…
“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.” I Peter 5:7 I drive a van that is twenty years old. It has a few scratches, dents, and rust spots, but it still runs very well, getting me where I need to go. I am not sure how…
“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” Philippians 4:13 I have read this scripture many times and often quoted it when I was needing strength for some task or situation in my life. But as I looked at the verses that go before it, I realized just…
“She hath done what she could: she is come aforehand to anoint my body to the burying. Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached throughout the whole world, this also that she hath done shall be spoken of for a memorial of her.” Mark 14:8-9 There…
“Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith. Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.” Proverbs 15:16-17 Recently my Daily Bible reading included the story of Ahab and his desire to obtain the vineyard of Naboth.…
“The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.” Proverbs 15:24 Scrolling through FaceBook recently I saw this message: “Don’t worry about dying, you will live forever. All you have to worry about is Location, Location, Location.” It may sound strange, but it is…
“The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.” Proverbs 15:14 II Timothy 2:15 “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” Solomon in his writings stressed the importance of…