Your adornment must not be merely external–braiding the hair, and wearing gold jewelry, or putting on dresses; but let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in the sight of God. 1 Peter 3:3-5 Let me say first that I am…
Read MoreWhoever is slothful will not roast his game, but the diligent man will get precious wealth. Proverbs 12:27 I spoke to a friend today who was telling me about her recently retired husband. He had been employed as a Professor at a State University after a career in the business world. What he found in…
Read MoreTherefore know this day, and consider it in your heart, that the LORD Himself is God in heaven above and on the earth beneath; there is no other. Deuteronomy 4:39 “Consider,” according to dictionary.com means: to think carefully about, especially in order to make a decision; contemplate; reflect on: He considered the cost before buying the…
Read MoreAnd you, fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath, but bring them up in the training and admonition of the Lord. Ephesians 6:4 Sometimes I can’t believe my ears. I love to talk so I get into conversations easily. I was talking to a woman today for the second time. We had met because…
Read MoreOn Valentine’s Day I was given a reminder that God is love. 1 John 4:16 clearly states this, “God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them.” Today I was reading something that challenged me to think about whether or not I really believe that God’s love is for me,…
Read MoreDo you ever feel like you should repent because you have been in a card store reading Birthday cards? February and March are big birthday months for our families so I had to spend some time looking for the “right” card for several people. I admit that I laughed out loud at some and at…
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