She looks well to the ways of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her. Proverbs 31:27-28 Matthew 14 describes a really ugly family situation. King Herod has taken his brother’s wife, Herodias, as his own wife. …
Read MoreBut he answered, “It is written, “‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” Matthew 4:4 A friend of mine was married a few years ago and moved south, making many changes, including having to leave a church she loved and people she cherished.…
Read MoreBut as for you, teach what accords with sound doctrine. Titus 2:1 Female cardinals are stunningly beautiful and I am just seeing it. She is olive green with salmon colored accents on top of her head and under her wings. Up until now it is the bright red males that have always caught my…
Read More“Thus says the LORD of hosts, Render true judgments, show kindness and mercy to one another, do not oppress the widow, the fatherless, the sojourner, or the poor, and let none of you devise evil against another in your heart.” Zechariah 7:9-10 It almost seems silly. In the last couple of days…
Read MoreCharm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. Proverbs 31:30 The outlook was dreary as six women discussed the economic state of our nation. Someone asked what we would be willing to give up when finances get tight. Most of us agreed that we…
Read MoreThe thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. Jesus’ words in John 10:10 Sin and obedience both have consequences. God promises blessings for those who obey His commandments (Deuteronomy 28). He promises to bless those in the city and the fields,…
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