Everything is pure to those whose hearts are pure. But nothing is pure to those who are corrupt and unbelieving, because their minds and consciences are corrupted. (Titus 1:15) Read: Jeremiah 49:23 – 50:46, Titus 1:1-16, Psalm 97:1 – 98:9, Proverbs 26:13-16 Relate: We live in a compartmentalized world. Who I am at work is different than who I am…
Again I say, don’t get involved in foolish, ignorant arguments that only start fights. (2 Timothy 2:23) Read: Jeremiah 44:24-47:7, 2 Timothy 2:22-3:17, Psalm 94:1-23, Proverbs 26:6-8 Relate: Honestly, I was actually surprised with my most recent facebook browse. When I decided what verse to use for today, I jumped over there expecting more of the usual. Apparently,…
If we say that the Bible is the written word of God, why don’t we invest more time into learning what it actually says?
Whether we like it or not, we will obey the Lord our God to whom we are sending you with our plea. For if we obey him, everything will turn out well for us. (Jeremiah 42:6) Read: Jeremiah 42:1 – 44:23, 2 Timothy 2:1-21, Psalm 92:1 – 93:5, Proverbs 26:3-5 Relate: Isn’t it ironic that “Isn’t It Ironic” isn’t ironic?…
Some words just do not belong in the same sentence… or do they?
That kind of talk will undermine the morale of the few fighting men we have left, as well as that of all the people. This man is a traitor! (Jeremiah 38:4) Read: Jeremiah 37:1-38:28, 1 Timothy 6:1-21, Psalm 89:38-52, Proverbs 25:28 Relate: He was not planning to be a lone voice against an incredibly popular issue. As a Christian conservative,…
If God calls me to something that is destined to fail, would I do it anyways?
Read: Jeremiah 33:1-34:22, 1 Timothy 4:1-16, Psalm 89:1-13, Proverbs 25:23-24 Relate: Ben Franklin had one. Thomas Jefferson did it. So did Christopher Columbus. Among many political greats, we could name the British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, American Presidents Teddy Roosevelt and Ronald Reagan as well as the greatest UN Secretary General ever: Dag Hammarskjöld. Since I am…
If your enemies are hungry, give them food to eat. If they are thirsty, give them water to drink. (Proverbs 25:21) Read: Jeremiah 31:27-32:44, 1 Timothy 3:1-16, Psalm 88:1-18, Proverbs 25:20-22 Relate: There is a story of a soldier during Vietnam. He and his battalion had just gone into a small village that was suspected of…
What will you do when running from your past is no longer an option?
THE RIVER WALK 