Proverbs 19:2 Missionary Jim Elliot once said, “God always gives His best to those who leave the choice with Him.” Even the best of us fall victim to making choices in haste and without first seeking God. And more times than not, these choices lead to mistakes which in turn lead to unpleasant consequences. That’s… Continue reading April 14th – Proverbs 19:2
Tag: Solomon
April 11th – Ecclesiastes 1:9
Ecclesiastes 1:9 Solomon was the greatest and richest king of all time. He had the world at his feet. Yet he still grew bored with the humdrum of life. He found nothing new to see, to do, or worthwhile at all. But Solomon’s lack of luster for life came as a result of his lack… Continue reading April 11th – Ecclesiastes 1:9
August 6th – 2 Chronicles 10:14
2 Chronicles 10:14 After the death of Solomon, his son Rehoboam traveled to Shechem to meet with Israel and be crowned king. The people took the change of power as an opportunity to plead for kindness and mercy from their new ruler. In return for lower work loads and taxes, they would give to Rehoboam… Continue reading August 6th – 2 Chronicles 10:14
August 3rd – Proverbs 11:17
Proverbs 11:17 I love the quote, “Niceness is overrated. Be kind.” Have you ever thought about the difference between the two? A nice person asks are you hungry? But a kind person will bring you food without needing to be asked. Because at the root of kindness is a heart of Christ. One that wants… Continue reading August 3rd – Proverbs 11:17
May 26th – 2 Corinthians 10:4
2 Corinthians 10:4 The Bible describes a stronghold as a belief which is strongly defended or upheld. They are formed from the lies and deception of the Enemy. And one such stronghold is self importance. Everybody wants to be seen, known, and loved. And we live in a world that values self importance. But as… Continue reading May 26th – 2 Corinthians 10:4
April 8th – Proverbs 17:17
Proverbs 17:17 "What a friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear! What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer." This hymn by Joseph M. Scriven, is one of my absolute favorites. And it’s perfect when celebrating the great gift of salvation we receive from accepting Jesus Christ as… Continue reading April 8th – Proverbs 17:17
The Humdrum Of Life – Ecclesiastes 1
Ecclesiastes 1 Imagine being the greatest and richest king of all time. Everything you wanted to see, do, or own was yours for the taking. This was the life of Solomon. He had the world at his feet. He experienced everything life had to offer and denied himself nothing, “All that my eyes desired I… Continue reading The Humdrum Of Life – Ecclesiastes 1
September 30th – Proverbs 6:8
Proverbs 6:8 As believers, we know not to be anxious about the future. But God also warns us against being foolish and lazy. Throughout the book of Proverbs, we are told the value of hard work. Because hard work can often be the difference between success and failure. Look at the ants. Without needing to… Continue reading September 30th – Proverbs 6:8
September 6th – Ecclesiastes 2:24
Ecclesiastes 2:24 Happy Labor Day. The official end to summer, and a day set apart to honor the toil and contribution of workers everywhere. And as we celebrate, part of that celebration should be thanksgiving to God for the work He gives us. Although work may not seem like a blessing, the happiness we get… Continue reading September 6th – Ecclesiastes 2:24
August 9th – Proverbs 12:25
Proverbs 12:25 Someone once said, “Words are containers for power, you choose what kind of power they carry.” And boy isn’t that the truth! Studies show that it takes seven positive comments to make up for just one negative one. That’s the weight words can hold. They have the ability to bring about good or… Continue reading August 9th – Proverbs 12:25
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