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“Who can find a wife of noble character? She is far more precious than jewels . . . Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but the woman who fears the LORD will be praised.” (Proverbs 31:10 and 30, CSB) Much has been said about the characteristics of the woman described in Proverbs 31. She was virtuous, kind, faithful, hardworking, dressed modestly, and cared well for her household. She was strong, capable, charitable, trustworthy, and just all-around nice. That’s quite a list! We might envy her numerous abilities, but we would probably also enjoy having this amazing woman as a…
But those who wait on the LORD Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint. (Isaiah 40:31, NKJV) Are there certain verses in the Bible that have become your favorites? Do they hold special…
“For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6 This verse tells of the many wonderful attributes of God. First, He is wonderful. The definition…
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“For he satisfies the longing soul, and the hungry soul he fills with good things.” (Psalm 107:9, ESV). This week I have seen numerous postings on social media about a spirit of revival sweeping across a university campus in Kentucky. At the time I write this, a non-stop prayer meeting has been going on for over a week, with people arriving from across the country to become part of this experience. Many others are watching and participating online. Reports now say this revival spirit is spreading to other campuses. People are hungry for God, and God is responding to that…
Remember “the Uncola?” In the late ‘60s and early ‘70s marketers for 7-Up came up with a scheme to distance their drink from the more popular dark carbonated beverages. They sold it as the “Uncola.” Meaning to cash in on the spirit of rebellion that characterized much of the hip culture of the day, they tried to make 7-up look like a rebel, too. By adding an “un”, they sought to describe what 7-up WAS by what it wasn’t—it was definitely NOT a cola. Jesus often used different kinds of figurative speech to make a point or teach a lesson.…
We proclaim to you the one who existed from the beginning, whom we have heard and seen. We saw him with our own eyes and touched him with our own hands. He is the Word of life. 1 John 1:1, NLT. Our testimonies are powerful when we share them with others. Every healing, every time God provided a need for you, and every time He made a way where there seemed to be no way is a testimony—your testimony. One of the greatest things we can do in our life is share the love of God with someone. Telling your…
“My dear brothers and sisters, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger.” (James 1:19, CSB) A friend and I were having a phone conversation one day recently. Or, more accurately, we were “almost” holding a conversation. While chatting, I was also scanning the internet and she was working on something as well. In the background at her end, a little voice kept insisting, “I want your phone” so he could play games. Neither of us was giving full attention to our conversation. We were distracted by other things. But if you had…
