As we consider what it is to be wise – to be skillful in life – versus what it is to be foolish, Proverbs uses over 80 verses to make clear that those who pursue what God says is right are wise, are pursuing the essential skill in life. In contrast, those who turn towards […]
It is clear we have a problem. Who is raising our children? Schools, media, and entertainment industries are getting vastly more face-time with our kids. When Dads are absent or disconnected, crime, teen pregnancy, general delinquency, and emotional and behavioral disorders increase. Academic achievement and future adult productivity decrease. When moms are disengaged and the
Is the age of the Earth dated in the millions of years or just over six thousand? Is man fundamentally good or fallen? Is it good for a man and a woman to live together and consummate before marriage to test if they are compatible, or should they wait till marriage? Is marriage a permanent
What price would you give to buy your spouse? What is he or she worth to you? In the USA, men give an engagement ring to express the surpassing value of their chosen. In other countries, a bride price is paid. What price would you give for the companionship of your God? I ask not
How big is your God? However big, however great, however glorious and magnificent, let me encourage you he is bigger, he is greater, he is more glorious, more magnificent, more powerful, more spectacular, more worthy of fear and awe than you have ever conceived or imagined before.
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The world and our flesh betray us and tempt us frequently to wickedness. It’s enough to drive anyone to despair. Psalm 5 is David’s answer, King David’s wrestling with this very thing. How is it that we should handle this battle? What should be the state of our heart, our inner being as we face
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Sometimes, what Scripture doesn’t say says a lot. In the opening stanza of Psalm 2, rebellious humanity doesn’t demand of God a proof of his existence or his good will towards them or his right to rule over them. God’s right to rule over them is assumed, even by them. It’s the basic starting point
Proverbs 1:7 (and the verses around it, but particularly this one) highlights the fundamental difference between fools and wise people in this life. The one factor that dictates whether a man or woman is wise – that is, he or she is skillful in this life – or he or she is a fool –
