Archive for the 'Bible' Category

If and then

March 19th, 2010

In the Bible there are so many if and then statements. It is where God says to His people, if you do this, then I will bless you in this way.
The other night at our weekly church prayer meeting we read from Job 11:13-19. It is one of those if and then occasions. It says…
“Yet if [...]

Clothe yourselves right

March 18th, 2010

The Bible says Colossians 3:12 says, “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.”
I love this verse. It is another Bible verse that is simple and straight forward. But to make sure we understand it’s meaning, let’s have a look at some of the definitions of [...]

Easter Bible Readings

March 17th, 2010

Hello all,
With Easter fast approaching I thought I would include some Easter Bible readings. These readings start with Jesus coming to Jerusalem and end with the Great Commission.
It can be found on my Bible Readings page here.
God Bless,
Dave

A prudent person overlooks an insult

March 11th, 2010

Proverbs 12:16 says, “A fool shows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult”.
We have all had situations where we have been insulted on purpose or when someone who has said some to us that caused us angst. It is a part of life and living with others.
In today’s verse it talks [...]

Working hard versus chasing fantasies

March 10th, 2010

Proverbs 12:11 says, “He who works his land will have abundant food, but he who chases fantasies lacks judgement”.
One of the best ways to ensure income in this life is to be a hard worker. I have found out over the years that if I work hard and do my best to make my employer [...]

Not keeping up appearances

March 7th, 2010

The Bible says Proverbs 12:9, “Better to be a nobody and yet have a servant than pretend to be somebody and have no food”.
This verse touches on the idea of keeping up appearances or pretending to be something that we are not. Often as humans we will try to impress others with what we own or [...]

Just plans and wicked advice

March 6th, 2010

Proverbs 12:5 says, “The plans of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful”.
Righteous people or people who try to live right before God have plans that are good and just. Their thoughts and intentions are fair and honest. They desire to do what is right by God and for those [...]