Why are we so attracted to glittery things? Even as children, we are mesmerized by things that glitter and shine. Children love to play with glitter and, if given a chance, will sprinkle and pour glitter all over everything! But as adults, we know what an awful mess glitter can…
Psalms 19:1-3 MSG “God’s glory is on tour in the skies, God-craft on exhibit across the horizon. Madame Day holds classes every morning, Professor Night lectures each evening. Their words aren’t heard, their voices aren’t recorded But their silence fills the earth: unspoken truth is spoken everywhere” What an incredible…
“Shew me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths. Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day.” Psalm 25:4-5. Like most of David’s psalms, this one is a prayer. David starts out by…
“Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding” (Proverbs 23:23). Truth according to Merriam-Webster is sincerity in action, character, and utterance. The state of being the case: fact (2): the body of real things, events, and facts: actuality (3) often capitalized: a transcendent fundamental or spiritual reality.…
“Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness.” (Ephesians 6:14, ESV) Spam. Scam. Fake. Fraud. If you are like me, you are irritated by those who prey on the unsuspecting and vulnerable, scheming to dupe or cheat them. I became so…
Psalms 119:25 CEV I am at the point of death. Let your teachings breathe new life into me. There is something incredible that happens when you hide the word of God in your heart, but also something negative when you turn away from it. This was a lesson that I…
“For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ” (John 1:17). John 1:17 tells us that Jesus is full of grace and truth. Generally, we are successful in teaching our children the truth of the Bible, but sometimes we are reluctant to teach them…
“You have taught children and infants to tell of your strength, silencing your enemies and all who oppose you.” Psalms 8:2 NLT I was watching a sermon online a few months ago and I was changed forever, and I don’t say that lightly. I struggle with fear, even more so…
“Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” Romans 12:2 NLT I’ve said it before and I’ll…