We unpack Proverbs 1:20-33, focusing on the vital response to God’s wisdom. This teaching emphasizes the availability, persistence, and stakes of living in alignment with God’s guidance. Drawing from the…
To Simeon, nothing about this morning felt any different than thousands of mornings. A rooster crowed in the distance. The predawn light revealed the shape of the darkened hills. The…
I have never been great at decision-making. At least, I have never felt great at it. Looking back on the last couple of decades of my sojourn, I can see…
So far we have studied the **desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes**. Lastly, John mentions **the pride of life.** Other translations call this *the pride of…
"...For to such (people like children) belongs the kingdom of God” (Mark 10:14b). What does this mean? To answer this question, we must recall how the disciples felt about Jesus,…
I had an experience recently that illustrates the truth of our next song. As a runner, I sometimes enjoy heading to a local school to run their track. There, I…
The people of Israel had won a battle over the Midianites, people who were ripe for God's judgment. After their victory, Moses told the people exactly what to do with…
Would you like to experience God's everywhere-blessing upon your life? Would you like to have His blessing within your soul and on your relationships? Would you like to see Him…
Everyone needs friends. If you’re a leader of any kind, you especially need friends. You might feel tempted to avoid friendship but don’t. You might be a natural born leader,…
Power. Might. Strength. There is a brand of power that is human. There is also a power that belongs to God. Our text calls it “surpassing power.” I am born…
The servant of Christ is a learner of Christ. As the years tick by, Christ will reveal Himself to His disciples, His servants. In the word, through experiences, and in…