The Verbs #20 (Loyalty) “Lots of people claim to be loyal and loving, but where on earth can you find one?” Proverbs 20:6 MSG http://bible.us/97/pro.20.6.msg We live in a world that has developed a throw away mentality. If something becomes a little aged or broken, we simply throw it away and replace it. We […]
11 Smart people know how to hold their tongue; their grandeur is to forgive and forget. Peterson, E. H. (2005). The Message: the Bible in contemporary language (Pr 19:11). Colorado Springs, CO: NavPress. In 2013 Disney released an animated film titled “Frozen”. In the film, Princess Elsa of Arendelle possesses a uniqueness. In the beginning, this […]
10 God’s name is a place of protection— good people can run there and be safe. Peterson, E. H. (2005). The Message: the Bible in contemporary language (Pr 18:10). Colorado Springs, CO: NavPress. I absolutely love this scripture. Allow me to explain why I love this text. The New King James renders this verse… 10 The name of […]
4 Evil people relish malicious conversation; the ears of liars itch for dirty gossip. Peterson, E. H. (2005). The Message: the Bible in contemporary language (Pr 17:4). Colorado Springs, CO: NavPress. In order to change the way you speak and how you think, you have to change what you are listening to. You’ve heard the old adage, […]
7 When God approves of your life, even your enemies will end up shaking your hand. Today, let’s take a look at the life of Jesus. The greatest enemy of the day was the Roman Empire. In the region where Jesus was ministering, the representative of the Roman Government was a man by the name […]
22 Refuse good advice and watch your plans fail; take good counsel and watch them succeed. Peterson, E. H. (2005). The Message: the Bible in contemporary language (Pr 15:22). Colorado Springs, CO: NavPress. This verse has been one of my life verses. There is much in this life that I do not know; however, I do know people […]
The Golden Rule The golden rule is defined as a rule or law of reciprocity that relates a principal of treating others as one would wish to be treated themselves. Jesus said it this way in Matthew 7:12 “Here is a simple, rule-of-thumb guide for behavior: Ask yourself what you want people to do for […]
20 Become wise by walking with the wise; hang out with fools and watch your life fall to pieces. Peterson, E. H. (2005). The Message: the Bible in contemporary language (Pr 13:20). Colorado Springs, CO: NavPress. Remember this old saying, you are known by the company you keep. I have always been an old soul if you will. From […]
“Don’t Be an Eddie” One of my favorite movies, especially at Christmas time, is “Christmas Vacation”. We laugh about that movie, but there are some really serious points in the movie. Maybe you remember this scene, and even if you don’t, I think you’ll identify with it. It goes like […]
10 When it goes well for good people, the whole town cheers; when it goes badly for bad people, the town celebrates. 11 When right-living people bless the city, it flourishes; evil talk turns it into a ghost town in no time. Peterson, E. H. (2005). The Message: the Bible in contemporary language (Pr 11:10–11). Colorado Springs, CO: NavPress. […]
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