“In her deep anguish Hannah prayed to the LORD, weeping bitterly. And she made a vow, saying, LORD Almighty, if you will only look on your servant’s misery and remember me, and not forget your servant but give her a son, then I will give him to the LORD for…
Last week was my birthday. One more year. One more candle. Only this year I turned the big 40! A new decade… I can hardly believe it. I use to cringe at the thought of growing one year older, but now, I realize that it is a gift. I know there are those…
“Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” Psalm 46:10. The holiday season can be all things wonderful, but it can be all things stressful too. Stressing over every little detail and being unusually busy can send a shock wave…
Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law? Jesus replied: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself. All the Law and the Prophets…
“Hast not thou made an hedge about him, and about his house, and about all that he hath on every side? Job 1:10-11 More than ever before it is vital to have a hedge of protection around our family. The enemy of our souls wants to destroy the family structure…
“Buy the truth, and do not sell it, also wisdom and instruction and understanding.” (Proverbs 23:23, NKJV) For the past few days, we have examined some key words of wisdom from the Book of Proverbs. According to I Kings 4:32, Solomon wrote 3,000 proverbs and 1,005 songs. Although we have only…
“A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” (Proverbs 15:1, NKJV) A quiet dinner out with a friend ended suddenly as a family of four was seated in an adjoining booth. No, it wasn’t the children who disturbed our peace. They were quiet and seemed…
These six things the LORD hates, Yes, seven are an abomination to Him: A proud look, A lying tongue, Hands that shed innocent blood, A heart that devises wicked plans, Feet that are swift in running to evil, A false witness who speaks lies, And one who sows discord among brethren.…
“Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the LORD and depart from evil.” (Proverbs 3:7, ESV) An old saying asserts, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” I’m not sure I agree. It may depend more on the dog’s attitude than its age. At least that’s how it…