Wisdom Precepts


Prov 10 & Isaiah 28:10 “Precept Upon Precept” Do you find Proverbs a challenge? If I were the author, I would want to include all the verses around wisdom together and the consequences of stupidity in another. But thankfully, I am not the author, and the Holy Spirit did not arrange this chapter or any […]

In the Spirit…


Rev 4-8 John writes twice that he was “in the Spirit.” What does that mean to us today? Yesterday, we recalled the words of Jesus to Peter, “Follow Me!” When we are following, we are doing as Christ. He was fully controlled and permeated by the power of the Holy Spirit. The question lay before […]

The Voice of God


Ps 29 The Voice of God If you are an avid music lover, you are aware of a program called “The Voice.” It is a popular music program to keep your mind occupied with the world’s noise about us. The psalmist did not listen to the world’s sounds but to God’s voice, the eternal voice […]

The Holy Spirit and Christmas


1Cor 12 It is December, and that means Christmas is coming! God gave us the best Christmas gift ever when He sent His Son Jesus. But, God also plans ahead and He had your name on a special gift; the Spirit to reside with you FOREVER AND EVER! Jesus said: “I will ask the Father, […]

From Death to Life!


Ezekiel 37 Once Dead; now Alive! In rereading this chapter, I am reminded of Ephesians 2:1, 5 ” And although you were dead in your offenses and sins..(God) made us alive together with Christ—by grace you are saved!  Paul reminds the Ephesians that they “were dead” but no longer are because of the power of […]

The Still Small Voice of Comfort


Isaiah 25/26 Today some people are asking for prayer. Sometimes it is just a simple request. Each one who is reaching out is a heart that is hurting.  We wonder what to say to encourage; we want to comfort, but our words seem trite. But, if we listen carefully, we may hear the still small […]

How to Become Wise


Today we begin our walk through the book of Proverbs. Beloved, know this truth that will guide you step by step through life: “It All Begins with Fearing the Lord“ Every person has a life journey that ultimately leads to everlasting comfort and peace or eternal destruction.  Proverbs is in the Holy Scriptures to help […]