… the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men. For consider your calling, brothers: not many of you were wise according to worldly standards, not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth. But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the [...]
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If only Job had known that his words would be inscribed in a Book, and would last so long, outlasting him by thousands of years! Oh that my words were written! Oh that they were inscribed in a book! Oh that with an iron pen and lead they were engraved in the rock [...] I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth. From today’s reading in 3 John verse 4. Share this:EmailFacebookPrintShareDiggStumbleUponReddit Here are two blogs by Zac Hicks discussing a more liturgical worship setting, and whether it means less emphasis on preaching and yet a greater emphasis on Scripture. I agree with him that there has to be room for all three. A formal liturgy, along with a significant focus on Scripture does not have to [...] How often do we hear that phrase, or a paraphrase of it, or even think it ourselves? In Monday’s reading from 1 Samuel 16-20 we saw a number of opportunities for fear. Samuel was the first to voice his fears. The Lord gave him specific instructions when He said “How long will you grieve over [...] Credit. We all want it. It’s a pride thing, isn’t it? If we do something notable, don’t we want people to know about it? I know I certainly do, and I especially don’t want somebody else to get credit for something I’ve done. In my bible reading this morning (Matthew 9 and 10), I read [...] Today’s reading passage in my project to read through the Bible this year was in Isaiah, chapters 46-50. It’s amazing how there is always something to take away, a phrase that strikes home, a glimpse into a deeper meaning from another reference passage, or maybe a thought of a hymn or other song, regardless of [...] |
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