Ecclesiastes 7 is a prime example of how we can begin shaping our thoughts and decision-making by recognizing God's wisdom and man's foolishness. In this particular 15-verse section, we are confronted with specific scenarios Solomon presents to contrast wisdom and folly.
Read MoreWe must understand that our character speaks volumes, just as a good name is far more valuable than precious ointment. It defines who we are as men and women of faith. Even the poorest man can be identified with high character because character is not confined by material wealth or social status.
Read MoreWe can rest confidently in our decision to follow Christ, for true contentment is found in the saving grace God offers to us every day of our lives. The question is: Will we accept His grace and trust His ways, or be led astray by false promises of contentment the world offers to temporarily appease our flesh?
Read MoreOne day we will all give an account. Whether upon our death bed or within the hierarchical constructs of order and justice God allows throughout society, the truth that we must answer for who we are and what we have done is inevitable.
Read MoreGuard your steps when you go to the house of God. To draw near to listen is better than to offer the sacrifice of fools, for they do not know that they are doing evil. Be not rash with your mouth, nor let your heart be hasty to utter a word before God, for God is in heaven and you are on earth. Therefore let your words be few.
Read MorePain is inevitable, oppression exists, truth is relative, jealousy and envy consume our thoughts, and evil runs rampant through the heart of man. Therefore, what hope do we have to compel us to remain steadfast in the face of trial and persecution?
Read MoreLet's face it. One day we're all going to die! And when that day comes, what we believe regarding heaven and hell will be irrelevant because reality will have replaced theory and our fate of impending judgment will commence.
Read MoreThere is something to be said for making the wise choice. We all strive to make wise decisions, for no one sets out to start his day with the sole purpose of making the poorest choices possible. We seek peace and comfort, not turmoil and collateral damage, because living wisely is a noble cause to which we should all strive to emulate.
Read MoreThe vanity of self-indulgence is perhaps the easiest of topics for us to identify with because it covers the smorgasbord of fleshly desires we most typically crave: wealth, power, status and sexual intimacy. Solomon sought after, accomplished, and exceeded these feats to the extent that no man could rival him.
Read MoreWisdom remains one of the most prized possessions a follower of Christ can seek to attain. It helps us discern the right course of action in a given situation, and conversely protects us from making the wrong decision. Wisdom is proven true through application, for what good is it to know the right thing to do and fail to do it?
Read MoreThere comes a point in each of our lives when we stop and reflect upon where we have been, what we have done, and how far we have come. We see the timeline of events which have shaped our lives and assess how they have impacted who we are today.
Read MoreWhile Psalm 77 may not be the most common Scriptural reference of encouragement for one who is mourning the loss of a loved one, there is incredible perspective available that the psalmist conveys concerning the emotional roller coaster a mourner endures.
Read MoreWhen our words are many, the potential opportunity for our moral compass begins to sway away from blessing and more to cursing.
Read MoreThe path of reconciliation to God begins with an acknowledgment of who God is. He is our creator, our judge and our redeemer. He is the Alpha and Omega, the author of life, and only through Him can forgiveness of sin be attained.
Read MoreWhen a man or woman accepts Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior by grace through faith (Ephesians 2:8), he or she is embarking on an incredible journey, one that will test the core of what an individual thinks about him or herself. There is a shift in the heart of the individual who accepts Christ's atoning sacrifice, for the reality of sin rises to the surface as the Holy Spirit convicts and becomes the gauge by which genuineness and depth of faith is measured.
Read MoreThere are infinite aspects of God's character that defy human logic or understanding, of which grace and mercy are among the top concepts that we cannot fully comprehend this side of heaven. Perhaps the greatest by-product of God's grace and mercy is His willingness to forgive sins.
Read MoreI am blessed beyond measure. For reasons unbeknownst to me, God took it upon himself to grace me with the most extraordinary wife I could have ever dreamed of. I certainly do not deserve the gift of all she is because I fall painstakingly short of being all that God calls me to be as her husband.
Read MoreWe have believed the lie rather than killed the serpent! Why then should we be surprised by the lack of joy we feel in our soul based on the health of our spiritual relationship with Him? The true beauty of Joel 2:25 is that God was and still is merciful toward His people when we repent and turn back to Him.
Read MoreI am continually amazed by the God I serve. How intricate His plans, how perfect His will! To know the plan he has for me and that I am made perfect through His Son, Jesus Christ, is overwhelming. I am continually gripped by the awesome nature of who He is, that someone so insignificant as me would be a priority to Him.
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