Tag: Love
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The Tongue And Its Power
Prov 6:16-19 16 There are six things the Lord hates, seven that are detestable to him: 17 haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, 18 a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil, 19 a false witness who pours out lies and a man who stirs…
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What Do Righteous and Righteousness Mean?
What do righteous and righteousness really mean? What does it mean to be a “righteous person?” Who is highlighted as a “righteous person” in the scriptures and why? Or, most importantly, how can we be righteous in the eyes of God? If I follow all the right rules will I be righteous? Is it about…
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Clinging Like Jesus
Then Jesus told them, “This very night you will all fall away on account of me, for it is written: “‘I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.’ But after I have risen, I will go ahead of you into Galilee.” Peter replied, “Even if all fall away on account…
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The Giving Tree
“Once there was a tree, and she loved a little boy.” – Shel Silverstein 1 Chronicles 28:10 – He chose you, He loves you and you have been set apart. – God has prepared you in advance do great things for His people. (Ephesians 2:10) When I reflect on my past, I can see clear evidence that…
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Covering Over And Understanding An Offense
Proverbs 18:19 19 An offended brother is more unyielding than a fortified city, and disputes are like the barred gates of a citadel. This is the key scripture. When someone is offended – they are unyielding. The plant a flag. They “stand their ground” on their thoughts, perceptions, and opinions. Am I offended? Are they…