1. Before you read, quiet your heart for one minute of silence 2. Read the following Scripture: 1 These are more proverbs of Solomon, copied by the men of Hezekiah king of Judah: 2 It is the glory of God to conceal a matter; to search out a matter is the glory of kings. 3 As the heavens are high and […]
Begin…Belong…Become…
1. Before you read, quiet your heart for one minute of silence 2. Read the following Scripture: 1 Do not envy wicked men, do not desire their company; 2 for their hearts plot violence, and their lips talk about making trouble. 3 By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established; 4 through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful […]
Its January…the holidays are over…The Super Bowl is more than a week away…Things are kind of slow around here. So, here are just some random thoughts…Basically just thoughts that flow in and out of my mind, without any rhyme or reason. Think of them as free thinking tweets. So if someone asks me what I’m […]
1. Before you read, quiet your heart for one minute of silence 2. Read the following Scripture: 1 When you sit to dine with a ruler, note well what is before you, 2 and put a knife to your throat if you are given to gluttony. 3 Do not crave his delicacies, for that food is deceptive. 4 Do not wear yourself out to […]
1. Before you read, quiet your heart for one minute of silence 2. Read the following Scripture: 1 A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold. 2Rich and poor have this in common: The LORD is the Maker of them all. 3 A prudent man sees danger and takes […]
1. Before you read, quiet your heart for one minute of silence 2. Read the following Scripture: 1 The king’s heart is in the hand of the LORD; he directs it like a watercourse wherever he pleases.2 All a man’s ways seem right to him, but the LORD weighs the heart. 3 To do what is right and just […]
1. Before you read, quiet your heart for one minute of silence 2. Read the following Scripture: 1 Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler; whoever is led astray by them is not wise. 2 A king’s wrath is like the roar of a lion; he who angers him forfeits his life. 3 It is to a man’s honor to avoid strife, but […]
1. Before you read, quiet your heart for one minute of silence 2. Read the following Scripture: 1 Better a poor man whose walk is blameless than a fool whose lips are perverse. 2 It is not good to have zeal without knowledge, nor to be hasty and miss the way. 3 A man’s own […]
1. Before you read, quiet your heart for one minute of silence 2. Read the following Scripture: 1 An unfriendly man pursues selfish ends; he defies all sound judgment. 2 A fool finds no pleasure in understanding but delights in airing his own opinions. 3 When wickedness comes, so does contempt, and with shame comes […]
When I was a young Christian we were taught this acronym: J.O.Y. (Jesus, Others, You) spells JOY. Jesus should be first in your life; then put others ahead of yourself and last, but not least (well, maybe least) you. Do this and you will have joy in your life. “Joy, deep in your heart…Joy, Joy, […]