Posts with the tag “wisdom”

“Indeed, your judgments are good.” - Psalm 119:39   When you look at your life, how do you measure what is good? Is it by personal success, comfort, or maybe by how things appear on the surface? It's easy to rely on our own standards or the opinions of those around us. However, Psalm 119:39 offers a powerful reminder that God's judgments are what truly define goodness. It says, “Indeed, your judgm...  Read More

“I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. I know that you cannot tolerate wicked people, that you have tested those who claim to be apostles but are not, and have found them false.” - Revelation 2:2   In the letter to the church at Ephesus, Jesus acknowledges their unwavering commitment to the truth. This was a church that held a deep passion for sound doctrine. They opened their B...  Read More

"I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship." - Romans 12:1   Have you ever stopped to consider what true sacrifice looks like? It's a question worth thinking about, especially in a world that often confuses sacrifice with mere contribution. There's a story about a chicken and...  Read More

"The words of the Teacher, son of David, king in Jerusalem." - Ecclesiastes 1:1   Have you ever flipped through someone's journal and caught a glimpse of their journey—their struggles, their triumphs, their quest for meaning? The book of Ecclesiastes is much like that—a journal chronicling the reflections of King Solomon, a man on a relentless pursuit of life's best. Solomon, the son of David and ...  Read More

“Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” – Proverbs 3:5-6 In our journey through life, we often find ourselves faced with questions, uncertainties, and situations where we lack the answers. When this happens, we are reminded of our limited understanding and the need for God’s ...  Read More

May 21, 2023“Listen to advice and accept instruction, that you may gain wisdom in the future.” – Proverbs 19:20  If you want to live a life worthy of the calling of God, you are going to have to come to terms with the fact that you are not perfect. At times, no matter how hard you try, you WILL mess up. You will fail. No one, outside of Jesus Christ, that has ever stepped foot on this earth has do...  Read More