Scripture: Proverbs 20:5 “Though good advice lies deep within a person’s heart, the wise will draw it out.” Observation: I like this view of other people – that they are usually able to resolve their own questions. It reminds me of the adage “When you give a man a fish, you feed him for a [...]
Scripture: Psalm 25:16-26:3 “Turn to me and have mercy on me, for I am alone and in deep distress. My problems go from bad to worse. Oh, save me from them all! Feel my pain and see my trouble. Forgive all my sins. See how many enemies I have, and how viciously they hate me! [...]
Scripture: Luke 8:5-8 “A farmer went out to sow his seed. As he was scattering the seed, some fell along the path; it was trampled on, and the birds of the air ate it up. Some fell on rock, and when it came up, the plants withered because they had no moisture. Other seed fell [...]
Scripture: Hebrews 13:14 “For this world is not our home; we are looking forward to our city in heaven, which is yet to come.” Observation: Last month the Harts were in town painting the Dauer’s house – they stayed for four weeks. It was really fun to have them here, and they enjoyed it, but [...]
Scripture: Titus 2:7-8 “In all things show yourself to be an example of good deeds, with purity in doctrine, dignified, sound in speech which is beyond reproach, so that the opponent will be put to shame, having nothing bad to say about us.” (NASB) Observation: The letters Paul writes to these young leaders are really [...]
Scripture: Proverbs 24:26 “It is an honor to receive an honest reply.” Observation: This subject continues to crop up. It’s hard for me to think of what it is that I give if it’s not “honest” … am I dishonest? Perhaps a good way to check whether “honest” is good is whether it is edifying [...]
Scripture: Matthew 22:29 “Jesus replied ‘Your problem is that you don’t know the scriptures, and you don’t know the power of God.’” Observation: This whole chapter illustrates Christ’s awesomeness (there is no other word!) – Something about reading these accounts of His interaction with the religious leaders charges me. The God I follow has more [...]