Have you ever watched a scene in a movie when one of the main characters is obviously going to die and tries to communicate a final wish to their compatriot, only to be shushed and not allowed to say what they want? It’s always struck me as quite rude. The man is dying. Let him […]
“And if ye will not for all this hearken unto me, but walk contrary unto me; Then I will walk contrary unto you also in fury; and I, even I, will chastise you seven times for your sins.” Leviticus 26:27-28 There are many stories in the Bible that divulge the relationship between God and the
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“A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.” Proverbs 15:12 Have you ever felt the urge to leave a note on someone’s car explaining to them that they did an awful job parking and need to do better? As a person who drives a large vehicle that needs
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“The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.” Proverbs 15:28 Sitting at my desk, catching up on emails, wrapping up a productive day when one caught my eye. As I read, everything around me slowly froze and my breathing stopped as I absorbed the news.
“Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.” Proverbs 24:29 Reflections are an enlightening phenomenon. There is no hiding reality. I was standing in a lobby, having conversations, enjoying the day when a lady discreetly informed me that I
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” Matthew 6:33 Life is filled with oodles of decisions regarding what we will choose to put our efforts into accomplishing in our lifetime. We get to choose our dreams and goals. We get to choose
It all started with the munchies. Sitting at my desk, diligently working on payroll. Suddenly, the unpleasant odor of marijuana assaulted my senses. A client had walked through the lobby, leaving a trail of the pungent fragrance in his wake. The ladies in the lobby had held their composure until he got through the door
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“And they heard the voice of the Lord God walking in the garden in the cool of the day: and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the Lord God amongst the trees of the garden.” Genesis 3:8 Sometimes we get backslidden: we stop seeking the Lord as we should. We stop
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“Thus did Noah; according to all that God commanded him, so did he.” Genesis 6:22 Have you ever met a person with a “can do” attitude? No matter how daunting the undertaking theyface, they believe they can get it done. Likely that attitude came from a multiplicity of moments whenthey faced a daunting task and
There is a multitude of philosophies being taught about what God requires of His children. What are His expectations for us? It’s easy to get flooded with the multiplicity of philosophies and sometimes difficult to know which ones are not biblical, and which ones are based in biblical principles. What does the Bible say about
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