Lip Service

19 Jul 202119 Jul 2021

Matthew 21:28-30 "But what think ye? A certain man had two sons; and he came to the first, and said, Son, go work to day in my vineyard. He answered and…

Liar

12 May 202112 May 2021

Proverbs 12:22 "Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight." We never teach our children to lie. Yet, we uncover their lies and wonder…

Hypocrite?

22 Apr 202122 Apr 2021

Matthew 23:2-3 "Saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat: All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for…

Masks Off

9 Apr 20219 Apr 2021

 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22 "Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. Abstain from all appearance of evil." The most cherished relationships in my life have three universal characteristics. They are…

When Pride Comes…

15 Dec 202015 Dec 2020

Ezekiel 28:2 "Son of man, say unto the prince of Tyrus, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Because thine heart is lifted up, and thou hast said, I am a God,…

In a Nutshell

3 Dec 2020

John 3:30 "He must increase, but I must decrease." The entire Christian life is encapsulated in John's declaration.  Self will always stand in the way of the Holy Spirit's desire to…

Dull

27 Nov 202027 Nov 2020

Proverbs 27:17 "Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend." Today, it is becoming increasingly difficult to converse with people of adverse opinions. The ability to share…

Saturday Morning Musings

21 Nov 2020

Luke 15:22-24 "But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet:…

Until

8 Sep 20208 Sep 2020

Psalm 73:16-17 "When I thought to know this, it was too painful for me; Until I went into the sanctuary of God; then understood I their end." You can count that…

Known

16 Jun 202016 Jun 2020

John 10:27-30 "My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man…

Take It or Leave It

3 Jun 20203 Jun 2020

1 Kings 19:21 "And he returned back from him, and took a yoke of oxen, and slew them, and boiled their flesh with the instruments of the oxen, and gave unto…

Contention

28 May 202028 May 2020

Proverbs 13:10 "Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom." We all have a bit of pride in us. We are proud of our accomplishments.  We are…

Cutting Edge

26 May 202026 May 2020

Proverbs 27:17 "Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend." Often, those who are the fiercest of competitors become the closest of friends. Why? Because they made…

The Wise Fool

17 Apr 202017 Apr 2020

Proverbs 17:28 "Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding." While the term "Wise Fool" might…

Saturday Morning Musings

11 Apr 202011 Apr 2020

Proverbs 11:1 "A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight." Do we use the same balance for everything? For everyone? I was musing this…

Seeing Clearly

17 Mar 202017 Mar 2020

John 9:35 "Jesus heard that they had cast him out; and when he had found him, he said unto him, Dost thou believe on the Son of God?" The gift of…

Shine

11 Feb 202011 Feb 2020

Exodus 33:11 "And the LORD spake unto Moses face to face, as a man speaketh unto his friend. And he turned again into the camp: but his servant Joshua, the son…

Fooling the World

30 Jan 202030 Jan 2020

Romans 2:29 "But he is a Jew, which is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the spirit, and not in the letter; whose praise is not of…

I Saw You

15 Jan 2020

Proverbs 15:3 "The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good." Regrets. We all have them. Events or activities we wish we could relive, or…

Savor the Flavor of Favor

8 Jan 20208 Jan 2020

Proverbs 8:34-35 "Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors. For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour…