The First Promise of Messiah

  The Lord God created Adam and Eve.  And God planted a garden and giving it to Adam and Eve to work in and to live there.  (Genesis 1-2) The Garden of Eden had a large variety of trees and other vegetation from which the first couple could eat.  They had many choices and all […]

 Prayer of the Week

The prayer of the week is based on Romans 12:1 By Your mercies Lord God of the Bible, I come to worship You. I give to You all that I love and value…You alone are to be valued and loved, to be “feared” by reverencing You ~ worshiping You ~ kneeling to You alone. This […]

The Beginning of Knowledge

  When do children begin learning and having knowledge?  From the time a baby is born he/she is learning! What does God say about “the beginning of knowledge?” (ESV) Proverbs 1:7 “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; Fools despise wisdom and instruction.” The fear of the Lord is reverent and worshipful; […]

A Soft Answer or a Harsh Word?

When you are confronted with another’s anger…how do you respond or react? Reacting in defense is “natural.”  Yelling back or talking with harshness will only add fuel to the fire of anger, though. What does God say to do? (ESV) Proverbs 15:1 “A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” […]

Course Correction: The Motive of God is love

God’s motive for you…is love…His love!  He discipline’s those He loves. How are you to receive God’s discipline? (NASB) Proverbs 3:11-12 “My son, do not reject the discipline of the Lord Or loathe His reproof, 12 For whom the Lord loves He reproves, Even as a father corrects the son in whom he delights.” When […]

A Proverb: is a “Y” in your day

  A proverb is a short pointed saying.  Most of the time it is giving a choice of two very different paths. (NASB) Proverbs 10:12 “Hatred stirs up strife, But love covers all transgressions.” There are many “Y’s” in life.  We choose constantly the paths we follow.  What controls your thoughts and actions? Using the […]

Proverbs: how to live life

  A proverb is a short, pithy saying which gives insight on how to live your life.  The book of Proverbs teaches us how to live godly lives, pleasing to the Lord. A proverb reveals human behavior; the good, the bad, the ugly and the beautiful. It gives us two choices, one leading to the […]

Prayer of the Week

The prayer of the week is based on Proverbs 3:5-6  How shall I pray about being wise in making godly choices? I come to You, Most High God, because I trust You with all my being. I come to lean on You.  I do not want to continue to lean on my own limited understanding […]

Time for Contemplation and Writing Letters

  Paul had time to think about the living Lord Jesus Christ as he lived in a rented house in Rome.  He was chained to a soldier 24/7 for two years as he was under house arrest. During that time, he talked and preached Jesus Christ to all who came to him. He also wrote […]

The Power of God’s Protection

  Paul was under house arrest in Rome.  He had certain freedoms, such as people could come to him and he welcomed them.  He was given the freedom to preach the kingdom of God and teaching concerning the Lord Jesus Christ.  Think about all the soldiers to whom he was chained for two years!  They […]