WAY AND AWAY! Yesterday we noted Solomon’s contrast between the one who would heed instruction and the one who would reject correction. Note the verse again as it reads in the New Century … [Read more...] about WAY AND AWAY!
LOVES COMPANY!
It has been said that misery loves company. It seems that “rebellion” does also. There are some things individuals would perhaps not do alone that they are ready to involve themselves with when in the company of others who are also willing. Youths will carry out malicious acts when joined by peers that they … [Read more...] about LOVES COMPANY!
GOING THE DISTANCE!
The distance one is willing to travel is often determined by the personal significance of that to which the traveling leads. When one considers a distance too far for one thing but not for another it reveals the difference of importance that particular thing (or persons involved) is to them. There have been times my wife and I have decided not to drive an hour for … [Read more...] about GOING THE DISTANCE!
RIGHTEOUS SEED!
What is the principal basis for living our life? What is the principal ground on which our choices are made? What we love most is what will most influence our life direction. Therefore, on what rests our mind or the affections of our heart? As we consider the seeds of our thoughts, let us understand whatever we have … [Read more...] about RIGHTEOUS SEED!
BLESSED TRUST!
Do we believe that God is all knowing; that He is aware of all the goes on within us and around us? (i.e. Hebrews 4:13) Do we believe that God is eternal and therefore does not merely have the present in view, but the whole of our life within His focus? (i.e. Isaiah 46:9-10) Do we believe that the Creator of all … [Read more...] about BLESSED TRUST!
