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 …
Tag: Wisdom
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 …
The Secret of Success…Guaranteed!
What would you do if you had the secret to guaranteed success? I run across websites all the time that promise it. They pop up on my Facebook feed through sponsored ads, as well as posts by friends who sell one product or another, promising me that if I listen to their advice, or buy …
Just Breathe!
I learned a great spiritual lesson from my granddaughter when she was less than a day old! During her first twenty-four hours, she developed a common condition called transient tachypnea; essentially, she was breathing too fast. Here's a description of what causes this to happen. While inside the mother, a developing baby does not use …
The Word Gives Us Direction For Life
We are continuing on a journey to expand on some of the practical applications of God’s word to our life. In a previous post (read it here), I listed eight: The word keeps us from sin. The word keeps us from reproach and contempt. The word gives us good counsel, and brings us joy. The …
The Way Of The Word 