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1 week ago
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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]
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2 weeks ago
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Psalm 18:1
1I love you, Lord, my strength.
King David could have so much confidence because he was an accomplished warrior, and he accumulated so much wealth. But he personally recognized his frailty and weaknesses, and he sought God’s help time and time again. And God gave him timely strength... [read more]
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3 weeks ago
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2 Corinthians 6:11-13
11We have spoken freely to you, Corinthians, and opened wide our hearts to you. 12We are not withholding our affection from you, but you are withholding yours from us. 13As a fair exchange—I speak as to my children—open wide your hearts also.
Soulmate
Someone asks, “How... [read more]
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1 month ago
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Psalm 17:12
12They are like a lion hungry for prey, like a fierce lion crouching in cover.
One evening, I was thirsty. I went to get a glass of water to drink. Before I was able to switch on the light, someone suddenly grabbed my pants. I switched on the light and saw the naughty cat was running... [read more]
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2 months ago
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Psalm 17:11
11They have tracked me down, they now surround me, with eyes alert, to throw me to the ground.
On one Sabbath day, Jesus went into the synagogue in his hometown Nazareth. He spoke to the people in Luke 4:24-30, 24“Truly I tell you, no prophet is accepted in his hometown. 25I assure... [read more]
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2 months ago
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Proverbs 17:16-17
16Why should fools have money in hand to buy wisdom, when they are not able to understand it? 17A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.
Diploma Mills
Have you heard of the term Diploma mills? One can buy diploma with no actual studi... [read more]
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2 months ago
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Psalm 17:9
10They close up their callous hearts, and their mouths speak with arrogance.
Callous heart ignores rebuke because it cannot sense its beneficial effect. But by the grace of God, we listen to his admonition. Initially, the Lord instructed Prophet Jonah to preach against the wickedness ... [read more]
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2 months ago
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Proverbs 17:12-13
12Better to meet a bear robbed of her cubs than a fool bent on folly. 13Evil will never leave the house of one who pays back evil for good.
Laid off
After a husband lost his job, the wife was the only provider for the family. They had growing children, and they’re sh... [read more]
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