J. Robert 3 Guide a horse with a whip, a donkey with a bridle, and a fool with a rod to his back! Proverbs 26:3 NLT ThoughtsThe whip and bridle are used to get the attention of the horse and donkey — it causes temporary discomfort that continues until the animal does as instructed. God treats us the same way when we … Read more
27 It’s not good to eat too much honey, and it’s not good to seek honors for yourself. Proverbs 25:27 NLT ThoughtsThe proverb today offers some of the best advice you can get; live a life of humility. The first half of the proverb speaks to not living a life of excess — If you can afford to drive a … Read more
31 The horse is prepared for the day of battle, but the victory belongs to the LORD. Proverbs 21:31 NLT I anticipate good things and worry about bad things to come just like most people. But I like to think that no matter what happens in life I am able to see God’s hand. The proverb today reminds us that … Read more
21 An inheritance obtained too early in life is not a blessing in the end. Proverbs 20:21 NLT ThoughtsAn inheritance can come in many ways; money, property, position, or power. But the one common denominator is it is not earned; the hard work was done by someone else. I am sure that Solomon was thinking about his own children when … Read more
8 To acquire wisdom is to love oneself; people who cherish understanding will prosper. Proverbs 19:8 NLT ThoughtsKids, you will never set out wanting to make a “wrong” or “foolish” decision; that is to say you don’t want to do something that you will regret later. I know that I don’t want to screw up in life; making a choice … Read more
34 The LORD mocks the mockers but is gracious to the humble. Proverbs 3:34 NLT What does a mocker look like today? The Hebrew word used here is luwts; it literally means to make fun of someone. It carries the connotation of using someone’s accent or speech impediment in a conversation with the individual. The mocker seeks to humiliate and … Read more
1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. 2 We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, … Read more
1 Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we cannot see. 2 Through their faith, the people in days of old earned a good reputation. 3 By faith we understand that the entire universe was formed at God’s command, that what we now see did not come from anything … Read more
“Those who speak for themselves want glory only for themselves, but a person who seeks to honour the one who sent him speaks truth, not lies.” Jesus ChristThoughtsJohn 7 • The book of James refers to the tongue as “an uncontrollable evil” full of “poison”; a small part of the body, but with the capacity to maim and destroy. But … Read more
“Are you also going to leave?” Jesus Christ“Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words that give eternal life. We believe, and we know you are the Holy One of God.” PeterThoughtsJohn 6 • This chapter is full of so many good things. So many that I know I can never come close to “unpacking” all the truths … Read more