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Proverbs 1:2-7 – To know wisdom and instruction, to understand words of insight, to receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness, justice, and equity; to give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the youth —
Let the wise hear and increase in learning, and the one who understands obtain guidance, to understand a proverb and a saying, the words of the wise and their riddles.

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Every Christian’s Ministry

2 CORINTHIANS 7:5-6 – For even when we came into Macedonia, our bodies had no rest, but we were afflicted at every turn—fighting without and fear within. But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the coming of Titus. THEME OF THE DAY. EVERY CHRISTIAN’S MINISTRY. It is one of those “go to” portions of scripture when life with its various…

Our Always Present Danger

2 CHRONICLES 33:10 – The Lord spoke to Manasseh and to his people, but they paid no attention. THEME OF THE DAY. OUR ALWAYS PRESENT DANGER. Living the Christian life is like traveling through a minefield. There are dangers abounding right and left. We have the ever-crafty devil who is smart, knows human nature better than humans, and is a more knowledgeable…

When Sleepless Nights Come

PSALM 121:1-4 – I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. He will not let your foot be moved; he who keeps you will not slumber. Behold, he who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. THEME OF THE DAY. WHEN SLEEPLESS NIGHTS COME. Had…

Doing Battle Against The Sin Of Worry

LUKE 12:28-32 – But if God so clothes the grass, which is alive in the field today, and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, how much more will he clothe you, O you of little faith! And do not seek what you are to eat and what you are to drink, nor be worried. For all the nations of the world seek…

Having The Eyes And Heart Of Jesus

MATTHEW 9:36 – When Jesus saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. THEME OF THE DAY. HAVING THE EYES AND HEART OF JESUS. It will cost you. It will keep you awake at night. It will wear down your soul. It will make your heart heavy. It will drive you…

Lessons From A Dependent King

2 CHRONICLES 14:8-12 – And Asa had an army of 300,000 from Judah, armed with large shields and spears, and 280,000 men from Benjamin that carried shields and drew bows. All these were mighty men of valor. Zerah the Ethiopian came out against them with an army of a million men and 300 chariots, and came as far as Mareshah. And Asa…