Yesterday I started to share with you how you can take time each day with Jesus and your Bible. I realize that starting with a pad of paper and a Bible might seem a bit scary so I want to show you what this looks like for me each day. What you are going to [...]
Proverbs 16:6 “by fear of the Lord one turns away from evil.” How exactly is it that we resist doing wrong and participating in sin? Is it mere brute strength or determination of will? Well, if you have experienced life at all you are aware that your strength and determination are limited. It is only [...]
Proverbs 1:7 “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge…” The definition of terms is crucial in understanding the written and spoken word. A concise definition of two words in this verse will prove helpful. Fear, in the context of this passage, does not mean a distressing emotion aroused by impending danger, evil, [...]
Starting today, January 1, you will find a short verse or section of a verse that has been lifted from the pages of the Bible. Following the verse you will see a short commentary on the verse as well as a contemporary application of the verse. You would do well to read the verse listed [...]