Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. (Matthew 5:5) If a child was being bullied by the tough kid down the street, few dads (probably none) will advise, “Now, it’s important you show that boy how meek you are.” Most dads would encourage their child to be…
“A man’s pride will bring him low, but the humble in spirit will retain honor.” (Proverbs 29:23, NKJV) Muhammad Ali (born Cassius Clay, Jr.), the former heavyweight boxing champion, is quoted as saying, “It’s hard to be humble when you’re as great as I am.” We might find his attitude…
“For the word of God is living and powerful.” (Hebrews 4:12, NKJV) We are now in the second month of the new year. Many people begin a reading program designed to take them through the entire Bible by the end of December. Even those who may not make it to…
“We love because he first loved us.” (I John 4:19, ESV) In many countries around the world, today is a day to celebrate love. Valentine customs may vary, but love is the key ingredient. We may think of roses, chocolate, and romantic dinners, but love can also be shown by…
“Now you are the body of Christ, and members individually.” (I Corinthians 12:27, NKJV) I frequently arrive a little early for Sunday morning service. The sanctuary usually has a few other early birds, and the musicians are sometimes still practicing. I make my way to my “usual spot” (you have…
“A glad heart makes a cheerful face.” (Proverbs 15:13, ESV) I discovered something today. The word smile is not in the Bible, or at least not in the King James Version. It does appear a few times in other versions, but usually in supplication for God to smile (shine) upon…
Do you not know that you are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in you? (I Corinthians 3:16, ESV) It’s January—that month when gym memberships rise as many resolve to become lean and healthy. It’s also the month churches focus on getting our spiritual life on target for the…
“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.” (II Timothy 2:15, ESV) In a recent conversation with a friend, she confided that things seem to be shifting in her feelings about her…
“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.” (Matthew 6:34, NKJV) When God created our world, He gave us days and nights, hours and minutes. God could have spoken the world into existence in just one blink…