Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. (James 1:21) The old King James says, “Lay aside all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness,” and I sort of like the rhythm of that translation. God wants us to lay […]
The New Testament is really rather brief. Much of what needs to be known about God is in the Old Testament, which is rather extensive in demonstrating the outcomes of living by God’s wisdom – or not, as history and biographies in general are quite vocal about. The Old Testament […]
So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God. (James 1:19,20) Do you know someone who is always ready with a quick comeback? No matter what is said, these folks just seem […]
Once the Israelites left Egypt they soon assembled around Mount Sinai. There God took the mountain as a pulpit from which to address “His people.” God managed to get through the Ten Commandments before the people overloaded and shut down the proceedings. They asked that Moses go up to God, […]
Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning. Of His own will He brought us forth by the word of truth, that we might be a […]
“It’s time to get our bikes ready for the summer,” announced Daddy. “Good,” said Mother. “It’s been a long winter. You will need to give Fawn, Emily and Miah refresher lessons on bike safety. Do you think Beni will be too big for his seat?” “He’s a too little […]
It was rather tedious, but in the end, a rather fascinating task to work through the genealogies of Genesis and tack on a few historical marks. God is love. Love is relationships. When my wife recounts some bit of our family history it may start with, “Jeremiah was a baby […]
Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am tempted by God”; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt […]
It was a very pretty day for a walk. There was a light breeze that flipped your hair and tickled your neck. The sun shimmered and sparkled off the flowers. The air smelled of newly cut grass and plowed fields. Mother came out to the back yard where the boys […]
