Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

Proverbs

The Swords We Carry

PROVERBS 12:18 – “There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.” EPHESIANS 6:17 – “And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God” THEME OF THE DAY: THE SWORDS WE CARRY.   Every Christian enters each day armed for spiritual warfare.  The Apostle Paul…

Talk A Lot, Sin A Lot

PROVERBS 10:19 – “When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but whoever restrains his lips is prudent.” THEME OF THE DAY: TALK A LOT, SIN A LOT.  Today’s scripture is one of those causing us to stop, ponder, and maybe feel a little uncomfortable.  The Old Testament book of Proverbs has a way of going right to the heart.  It pulls…

Lesson From An Ant

PROVERBS 6:6-11 – “Go to the ant, O sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise. Without having any chief, officer, or ruler, she prepares her bread in summer and gathers her food in harvest. How long will you lie there, O sluggard? When will you arise from your sleep? A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to…

Spiritual Warfare

PROVERBS 4:25-27 – “Let your eyes look directly forward, and your gaze be straight before you. Ponder the path of your feet; then all your ways will be sure. Do not swerve to the right or to the left; turn your foot away from evil.” THEME OF THE DAY: SPIRITUAL WARFARE.  How would we define today’s nugget theme?  Bible believing Christians would…

The Day After

PROVERBS 4:23 – “Guard your heart above all else, for it is the source of life.” THEME OF THE DAY: THE DAY AFTER.  Well, it is the day after.  The path of excitement on the festive sights, sounds, and smells of Christmas reached its destination yesterday.  The summit was achieved, and now it is the day after; the day after Christmas. As…

Mary-Like Faith

LUKE 1:30-38 – “And the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. And the Lord God will give to him…