Though it has been said, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks”, the good news is this: whether that be true or not, you and I are not dogs. Regardless of age, we can learn as long as we remain teachable; open to learning as we also focus on drawing from the right source for the instruction we … [Read more...] about TEACHABLE!
Wisdom
WORD DIRECTION (Part 2 of 3)
As we noted yesterday, the Word of God needs to be taken. But taken where? It is first of all to be personally taken in within ourselves; into our heart and mind so as to properly direct our own life. Having taken God’s Word to heart we are then prepared to take it to the world. Let us consider one of the ways of doing so today, and -- Lord … [Read more...] about WORD DIRECTION (Part 2 of 3)
REASONABLE EXPECTATION!
“Que Sera, Sera” was a song released in 1955 sung by Doris Day. It means -- as the song relates -- “Whatever Will Be, Will Be”. As reflected in the lyrics of the song, the future is not ours to see. Though, as Christians, we can know what our end will be, we do not know what all may be ahead to be experienced as we go … [Read more...] about REASONABLE EXPECTATION!
BLESSED CONSIDERATION!
Solomon stated. . . “(25) There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death.” (Proverbs 16:25 ESV) We referenced this passage earlier this year (February 25) and … [Read more...] about BLESSED CONSIDERATION!
COUNSEL!
Counsel! Who needs it? Who needs to be open to it? Who doesn’t? Though there were things of God in the workings (1 Kings 12:15), when Rehoboam had taken the throne of his father Solomon, Jeroboam and others came before him with a request. When … [Read more...] about COUNSEL!
