Pride was Satan’s sin and is often at the root of most of humankind’s sins. As a Christian, we are to be crucified with Christ (Gal. 2:20) which includes having a humbled heart. Let’s look at the attributes of pride and humility to learn how to approach having a humble…
My daughter-in-law, Victoria Halydier, is competing this weekend in the Mrs. America pageant. So, Victoria, this is for you and for all the beautiful Christian women reading this. God has made you beautiful. He has clothed you with grace and righteousness, with dignity and strength. Outward beauty will fade as…
The next several blogs will be titled “Spiritual Heart Attack”. Any heart attack can be lethal or at the least debilitating. If you survive one, you must change some habits to stay alive. Proverbs 4;23 says, “Watch over your heart with all diligence, for from it flow the springs of life.” If you…
Therefore, putting aside all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander, like newborn babies, long for the pure milk of the word, so that by it you may grow in respect to salvation, if you have tasted the kindness of the Lord. 1 Peter 2:1-3 I…
Like apples of gold in settings of silver Is a word spoken in right circumstances. Proverbs 25:11 Proverbs goes so far as to say that life and death are in the power of the tongue (Prov. 18:21). How are you using your power towards others? “Mommy, your beautiful. I love…
“Thou art my hope in the day of evil.” Jeremiah 17:17 KJV “You are my refuge in the day of disaster.” Jeremiah 17:17 NASB The path of the Christian is not always bright with sunshine; he has his seasons of darkness and of storm. True, it is written in god’s…
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, Do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6 This is my life verse. I know it, and practice it. But if I could really get it down and…
“I, Wisdom, dwell with prudence, And I find knowledge and discretion. Counsel is mine and sound wisdom; I am understanding. Power is mine. I love those who love me; And those who diligently seek me will find me.” Proverbs 8:12,14,17 Wisdom is the very character and essence of God. It…
There is a way which seems right to a man, But its end is the way to death.” Proverbs 14:12 Forgiveness is the willingness to let go of self-harming or ineffective forms of anger, choosing instead to turn over the ultimate resolution of the wrong to God. – Les Carter…
“My son, keep my words And treasure my commandments within you. Keep my commandments and live, And my teaching as the apple of your eye. Bind them on your fingers; Write them on the tablet of your heart. Say to wisdom, ’You are my sister,’ And call understanding you intimate…