“Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.” “Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial; for once he has been approved, he will receive … Continue reading When We Encounter Various Trials
Encouragement
Do Not Boast, Worry, or Assume
Do Not Boast “Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring forth.” (Proverbs 27:1 NASB1995) “Come now, you who say, ‘Today or tomorrow we will go to such and such a city, and spend a year there and engage in business and make a profit.’ Yet you do … Continue reading Do Not Boast, Worry, or Assume
The Heart of Man Reflects Man
“19 As in water face reflects face,So the heart of man reflects man.20 Sheol and Abaddon are never satisfied,Nor are the eyes of man ever satisfied.22 Though you pound a fool in a mortar with a pestle along with crushed grain, yet his foolishness will not depart from him.” (Proverbs 27:19,20,22 NASB1995) Now this is … Continue reading The Heart of Man Reflects Man
The Kisses of An Enemy
“5 Better is open rebukeThan love that is concealed.6 Faithful are the wounds of a friend,But deceitful are the kisses of an enemy.8 Like a bird that wanders from her nest,So is a man who wanders from his home.12 A prudent man sees evil and hides himself,The naive proceed and pay the penalty.17 Iron sharpens … Continue reading The Kisses of An Enemy
Preparing Our Minds for Action
“Therefore, prepare your minds for action, keep sober in spirit, fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. As obedient children, do not be conformed to the former lusts which were yours in your ignorance, but like the Holy One who called you, be holy … Continue reading Preparing Our Minds for Action
The Testing of Your Faith
“In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials, so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation … Continue reading The Testing of Your Faith
By The Sanctifying Work of The Spirit
“Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who reside as aliens, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, who are chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, by the sanctifying work of the Spirit, to obey Jesus Christ and be sprinkled with His blood: May grace and peace be yours in … Continue reading By The Sanctifying Work of The Spirit
Fear of Man
“An angry man stirs up strife,And a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.A man’s pride will bring him low,But a humble spirit will obtain honor.He who is a partner with a thief hates his own life;He hears the oath but tells nothing.The fear of man brings a snare,But he who trusts in the Lord will be … Continue reading Fear of Man
In Need of Prayer
My human body has been having some physical issues which have come to a head, and which now have led to my primary physician ordering a bunch of tests to determine what is going on inside of my body and to make recommendations as to what he believes needs to be done to reconcile these … Continue reading In Need of Prayer
Love Wisdom, Hate Evil
Proverbs 29 Select Verses NASB1995 “A man who hardens his neck after much reproofWill suddenly be broken beyond remedy.2 When the righteous increase, the people rejoice,But when a wicked man rules, people groan.3 A man who loves wisdom makes his father glad,But he who keeps company with harlots wastes his wealth.6 By transgression an evil … Continue reading Love Wisdom, Hate Evil
Run With It 