I’ve set a new discipline for myself for the next few months. Every 30 days I want to read through Psalms and Proverbs (one chapter from Proverbs and five Psalms each day). While I’m still studying other scriptures, these are more of a devotional read to realign my heart (emotions and desires) and mind (thinking …
Tag: Wisdom
How Do You Discern A False Teacher?
If we are in the last days, then one of our concerns as Christ-followers should be to be wise and discerning about false teachers, and incorrect, unbiblical teaching from those who may not realize they are spreading false teaching out of ignorance of scripture. How do we know who we can trust? In his first …
Read-Through-The-Bible [11.30.19]
Today we begin one of Paul’s letters to the Corinthian church (1 Corinthians 1-4). This letter was a response to questions that arose from his first letter (1 Cor. 5:9). Since Paul could not be present to pastor all the churches he had established or visited, his letters were the next best thing. I’m so …
Read-Through-The-Bible [09.16.19]
Today’s read of Job 32-37 is one long speech. Our attention is suddenly turned to a young man who has been present the entire time, quietly observing and listening. His name is Elihu. Job’s three older friends have given up. They conclude that Job is “righteous in his own eyes” and they can say nothing …
Reading Challenge For 2019
I have always loved reading. I belong to our neighborhood ladies’ book club and truly enjoy spending time with my neighbor-friends. We read a variety of books (fiction and non-fiction), and I love discovering how they think and feel. I must admit, I’m more of a listener in these settings. I’m kind of a slow …