One evening David arose from his couch and was walking on the roof of the king’s house, when from there he saw a woman bathing; and she was very lovely to behold. – 2 Samuel 11:2, Amplified Bible (AMP) I hate having to read 2 Samuel Chapter 11. David’s adulterous and murderous choices had horrible… Continue reading Idleness is the Devil’s workshop.
Category: Guidance
Calls come in two basic forms.
Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send? And who will go for Us? Then said I, Here am I; send me. – Isaiah 6:8, Amplified Bible (AMP) In Patch The Pirate Goes to the Jungle, the elderly Mr. Missionary is at the end of his service to God. When… Continue reading Calls come in two basic forms.
Would you like to be like this guy?
He shall not be afraid of evil tidings… – Psalm 112:7, Amplified Bible (AMP) How would you like other people to observe your life and say the following things about you? You are: Happy Fortunate Prosperous Spiritually healthy and content Recognized and remembered by others for being righteous, compassionate, and generous Brave in the midst… Continue reading Would you like to be like this guy?
When you hear their feet in the treetops…
And when you hear a sound of marching in the tops of the mulberry or balsam trees, then go out to battle… – 1 Chronicles 14:15, Amplified Bible (AMP) Although David committed many sins, he was, at the end of the day, a man after God’s own heart. For the better part of his life,… Continue reading When you hear their feet in the treetops…
Fill your heart with the right things, and you’ll get the right results.
So Saul died for his trespass against the Lord… – 1 Chronicles 10:13, Amplified Bible (AMP) In our house we have three fundamental rules: Tell the truth (don’t lie) Obey immediately and with the right heart-attitude (don’t disobey) Respect Mom and Dad (don’t disrespect) Over the years our children have committed trespasses of all different… Continue reading Fill your heart with the right things, and you’ll get the right results.
Is it wrong to pursue riches for personal comfort?
I know how to be abased and live humbly in straitened circumstances, and I know also how to enjoy plenty and live in abundance… – Philippians 4:12, Amplified Bible (AMP) In a recent conversation, the following question came up: Is it wrong to pursue riches to use for God’s glory AS WELL AS to use… Continue reading Is it wrong to pursue riches for personal comfort?
Be sure you are looking at the right set of arrows.
Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore. – Psalm 16:11, KJV Take a quick look at the following video: As the video proves, our human senses can be tricked into thinking that a lie is the truth and… Continue reading Be sure you are looking at the right set of arrows.
May The Lord greet you with five sheep, 100 clusters of raisins, and 200 cakes of figs.
The Lord will keep you from all evil; He will keep your life. – Psalm 121:7, Amplified Bible (AMP) Even the best of us succumb to unholy anger from time to time. In 1 Samuel 25, David sought help from a man named Nabal. Not long before seeking Nabal’s aid, David had treated several of… Continue reading May The Lord greet you with five sheep, 100 clusters of raisins, and 200 cakes of figs.
Beware of giving the wrong gift!
When one told me, Behold, Saul is dead, thinking he was bringing good news, I seized and slew him in Ziklag who expected me to give him a reward for his news. How much more—when wicked men have slain a just man in his own house on his bed—shall I not now require his blood… Continue reading Beware of giving the wrong gift!
If you aim at nothing, you’ll be sure to hit it every time.
Making the very most of the time [buying up each opportunity], because the days are evil. – Ephesians 5:16, Amplified Bible (AMP) If you were to create a company, club, or organization of some kind, you’d undoubtedly craft one or more written documents to govern the organization. Not only is it required if you are… Continue reading If you aim at nothing, you’ll be sure to hit it every time.