Proverbs 3 contains what are some of the most recognizable verses from the entirety of the book. You’ll find them on plaques in Hobby Lobby, on coffee mugs, and on t-shirts. The wisdom of these two verses will set the course of our lives to receive untold blessings from the Creator of the Universe, yet …
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Wisdom: Protection From Perverse Things
Have you ever been a little bit jealous of someone else’s spiritual maturity? Maybe that’s a strange concept to you, but I can remember as a young wife and mother watching others worship, or hearing them teach about the deeper truths of our faith, and wondering to myself, “Why can’t I be like that” or …
What Does God Say About Unborn Children?
Yesterday was “Sanctity of Human Life” Sunday. It begs the question, “Can a follower of Jesus support abortion?” Having given birth to two beautiful daughters, and now blessed with five beautiful grandchildren, I can’t imagine anyone, whether they believe in God or acknowledge the Bible’s authority over our lives or not, supporting the killing of …
Body, Soul, & Spirit … And The Search For Purpose
I had a conversation with a young lady recently that left me pondering. Of course, as always, I think of what I should have said when the conversation is long past. Even so, I believe these thoughts are God reminding me of some truths and are worth writing down. Our conversation centered on where this …
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Does God Care About My Weight?
Does God Care About My Weight? A quick internet search tells me that in the United States, Americans spent more than $75 billion dollars on weight loss and diet control last year. This includes everything from diet soft drinks and artificial sweeteners to health clubs, meal replacements, diet supplements, prescription drugs, and even weight-loss surgeries. …