Proverbs for the Day (11:20-21)
Wednesday, September 9th, 2009
“The perverse in heart are an abomination to the Lord, But the blameless in their walk are His delight. Assuredly, the evil man will not go unpunished, But the descendants of the righteous will be delivered” (Proverbs 11:20-21 NASU). It often seems those who advanced in life by cheating and manipulating others get rewarded. Sometimes [...]
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“The perverse in heart are an abomination to the Lord, But the blameless in their walk are His delight. Assuredly, the evil man will not go unpunished, But the descendants of the righteous will be delivered” (Proverbs 11:20-21 NASU). It often seems those who advanced in life by cheating and manipulating others get rewarded. Sometimes [...]
Read full post...In the Shoes of Barabbas
Wednesday, September 9th, 2009
All four gospels record the story of Jesus being crucified instead of Barabbas (Matthew 27:15-26, Mark 15:6-15, Luke 23:18-25, John 18:39-40). Can you imagine what it would be like to be in Barabbas’ shoes? As he waited in his cell in the company of other insurrectionists and murders, what went through his mind? Guilt? Shame? [...]
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All four gospels record the story of Jesus being crucified instead of Barabbas (Matthew 27:15-26, Mark 15:6-15, Luke 23:18-25, John 18:39-40). Can you imagine what it would be like to be in Barabbas’ shoes? As he waited in his cell in the company of other insurrectionists and murders, what went through his mind? Guilt? Shame? [...]
Read full post...Scoffing at God
Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009
How would you feel is you were trying to help someone and they threw your help back in your face and even made fun of you? Sadly, many people react this was to God’s instructions. Instead of listening, they scoff. To scoff is to show contempt and derision for a person or idea. Often this [...]
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How would you feel is you were trying to help someone and they threw your help back in your face and even made fun of you? Sadly, many people react this was to God’s instructions. Instead of listening, they scoff. To scoff is to show contempt and derision for a person or idea. Often this [...]
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