Pro 28:25 He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.I was going to say that this explains so well why I am overweight!But then I found myself convicted by the first part of the verse.I can't win here.Maybe just stick with… Continue reading Proverb 28:25 – Caught in the net…Proverb of the Day!
Category: Faith and Christianity
Psalm 53 – The simplistic Gospel Message
A couple of times this week the event during the crucifixion of the saving of the 2nd thief has come up in my discussions.Luk 23:39 And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us.Luk 23:40 But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear… Continue reading Psalm 53 – The simplistic Gospel Message
Song of Solomon 5 – Challenges of Words
I'm not much for the flowery words found in most Christian writings today. But as I read today's text I probably need to be a bit more open to the embellishments that others do find useful.Joh 15:15 Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called… Continue reading Song of Solomon 5 – Challenges of Words
James 1 – Our Faith
Over the years I've come to see that both James and Paul teach the same message. But James does have a particularly useful way of describing our faith.In these verses James give an accurate description of how our heart is deceptive.Jas 1:12 Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the… Continue reading James 1 – Our Faith