Resting is so important to our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. In fact, God set the example of resting after creation. He rested. And, later God created a day of rest in the Old Law. So, there is absolutely nothing wrong with resting. It is actually a biblical concept. But, resting can easily turn intoContinue reading “The Mask of Resting”
Tag Archives: Proverbs
It’s A Trap!
If you’ve seen Star Wars, you’ll remember the iconic scene in Return of the Jedi when Admiral Ackbar shouts, “It’s a trap!” upon realizing that the Rebels have fallen into a cunning ambush set by the Emperor to lure them out of hiding—a trap that nearly destroyed the entire Rebel fleet. King Solomon makes aContinue reading “It’s A Trap!”
The Way of Wisdom
When Solomon begins writing Proverbs, he narrates the wisdom of God as a father talking to his son. You can see this especially in chapter 4: Hear, O sons, a father’s instruction, and be attentive, that you may gain insight… Throughout the chapter, the father provides wise instructions to his sons but for readers today this isContinue reading “The Way of Wisdom”
Deep waters
Motives. We all have them but they are very hard to really uncover and even harder sometimes to understand. Since we can’t read the hearts of others, it is very difficult especially at first glance to correctly identify some one’s motives for what they do (or don’t do) and say (and don’t say). It isContinue reading “Deep waters”
Keep your heart safe.
Better than the Mighty
We all get emotional sometimes and when that happens we often let our emotions get the best of us. We fly off the handle when we’re angry. We snap. We’re cruel. We get short tempered when we’re annoyed. We blamecast when things aren’t going well. We’re quick tongued when someone hurts our feelings. The listContinue reading “Better than the Mighty”
Look Directly Forward
Have you ever walked a treacherous path? Or, tried to balance and walk on a narrow surface. Or, driven up a steep mountain? I love trekking up mountains and some times that means walking on paths that are narrow and dangerous. Looking to the left or right is a sure fire way to lose yourContinue reading “Look Directly Forward”
Trust your feelings?
We hear sayings all the time like “trust your feelings” and hey I’m one of the biggest Star Wars fan you’ll find but the idea that you can look inside yourself to find the right path or the truth is just folly. Our heart deceives us all the time. We want what we want soContinue reading “Trust your feelings?”
Listen to Wisdom
With the beginning of a new school year swiftly approaching, remember only fools despise wisdom and instruction. And while earthly knowledge has value for us, it is the fear of the Lord that is the true beginning of knowledge. So, do not despise His wisdom or instruction and become a fool. Instead, embrace His WordContinue reading “Listen to Wisdom”
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