Tags archives: obedience

  • 2 Corinthians 9:13-15 13Because of the service by which you have proved yourselves, others will praise God for the obedience that accompanies your confession of the gospel of Christ, and for your generosity in sharing with them and with everyone else. 14And in their prayers for you their hearts ... [read more]
  • 2 Corinthians 9:10-12 10Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness. 11You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity w... [read more]
  • Proverbs 18:23-24 23The poor plead for mercy, but the rich answer harshly. 24One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. The Lion and the Mouse Once upon a time, a little mouse was playing nearby and accidentally ran across the nose... [read more]
  • 2 Corinthians 9:6-9 6Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. 7Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 8And God is able ... [read more]
  • 2 Corinthians 8:21-24 21For we are taking pains to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord but also in the eyes of man. 22In addition, we are sending with them our brother who has often proved to us in many ways that he is zealous, and now even more so because of his great confidence in ... [read more]
  • Proverbs 18:13-14  13To answer before listening—that is folly and shame. 14The human spirit can endure in sickness, but a crushed spirit who can bear? Hot Weather          Who can benefit from hot weather? Summer fruits are sweeter. In the past weeks, the very high temperature was not pleasant at... [read more]
  • Proverbs 18:3-4  3When wickedness comes, so does contempt, and with shame comes reproach. 4The words of the mouth are deep waters, but the fountain of wisdom is a rushing stream. Playground          We were driving south of the city when we saw adults and children having fun next to several fou... [read more]
  • Proverbs 17:24-25 24A discerning person keeps wisdom in view, but a fool’s eyes wander to the ends of the earth. 25A foolish son brings grief to his father and bitterness to the mother who bore him. King Solomon          King Solomon was the wisest king in Israel. If his 700 wives and 300 concub... [read more]