Archive for May, 2009

Getting More Out of Bible Class

Thursday, May 28th, 2009

It is a sad fact that many Christians do not take advantage of Bible classes. These are great opportunities to become students of the Word. These are less formal settings that enable us to dive deeper into God’s Word, ask questions, discuss ways we can follow the Bible closer, and encourage each other to do [...]

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A Proverb for the Day (11:8)

Monday, May 11th, 2009

“The righteous is delivered from trouble, But the wicked takes his place” (Proverbs 11:8 NASU). The righteous do not find themselves in the same situations as the wicked. If the righteous are given opportunities to steal, cheat, lie, or have affairs, they refuse. The wicked, however, upon receiving the same opportunities think they are great [...]

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A Proverb for the Day (11:7)

Tuesday, May 5th, 2009

“When a wicked man dies, his expectation will perish, And the hope of strong men perishes” (Proverbs 11:7 NASU). The wicked tend to expect many things out of life. They expect to be able to enjoy their accomplishments; they expect to rise above others in this life; they expect to have power and wealth. They [...]

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Seasoned with Salt

Monday, May 4th, 2009

Salt is an amazing substance. It improves the function of yeast. It gives baked foods a better texture. It can preserve meats and cheese. A pinch of salt can increase the volume of whipped cream or egg whites, raise the boiling temperature of water, and lower the freezing temperature of water. It is found in [...]

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