"He who is slow to anger has great understanding, But he who is quick-tempered exalts folly." - Proverbs 14:29 Proverbs 14:29 offers us a nugget of truth that we should all seek to apply to our lives. Anger is a sin that many people in our world struggle with, and many people in our world … Continue reading Be Slow to Anger!
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A Joyful Heart is Good!
"A joyful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the bones." - Proverbs 17:22 Having a joyful heart is something that is truly rare in our world today. To be joyful does not mean that you are constantly happy, smiling, or completely carefree no matter what. Joy does not mean happiness. Biblical … Continue reading A Joyful Heart is Good!
Gentle Words.
"A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger." - Proverbs 15:1 The power of words can never be underestimated. Words have the ability to build up or destroy, to encourage or to beat down, to express love or express hatred. The Proverbs share much wisdom concerning the use of our tongues … Continue reading Gentle Words.
The Heart of the Church.
" For the church to be effective as the Body of Christ, it has to have the right framework. It has to have a high view of God. The pursuit of a church should be to know God. In seeking to know God, the authority of Scripture must be recognized, for it is through the … Continue reading The Heart of the Church.
Two Paths.
"But the path of the righteous is like the light of dawn, that shines brighter and brighter until the full day. The way of the wicked is like darkness; they do not know over what they stumble." - Proverbs 4:18-19 In life there are always and only two paths that one can choose to walk: … Continue reading Two Paths.
Love Your Spouse!
Paul Tripp gives some excellent advice to those who are struggling with love in their marriage in his book, What did you Expect? He likens marriage to a garden bed, explaining that for the garden of marriage to grow and produce fruit, both a husband and wife must be busy pulling the weeds of sin, and planting … Continue reading Love Your Spouse!
Stick with Your Work!
To all men who are called by God and commissioned by God to proclaim His Word. I urge you today with great passion and zeal: Stick with Your Work! "Stick with your work. Do not flinch because the lion roars; do not stop to stone the devil's dogs; do not fool away your time chasing … Continue reading Stick with Your Work!
Thoughts and Convictions 