Tag Archives: bible

Who We Are

What we believe, or profess to believe, should be reflected in what we do. The person who proclaims a belief in the sanctity of marriage should be faithful to their spouse and do everything that they can to make their marriage work. The one who teaches financial principles should live by the principles which theyContinue reading “Who We Are”

Safe and Secure

Where can we keep the things that we value so that they will remain safe and secure? Are we confident that banks can and will protect the valuables that we place in their safe deposit boxes? Or do we place these items in some hidden place within our homes? What about the people we love?Continue reading “Safe and Secure”

Mental Gymnastics

Our minds are wonderful things, capable of great thoughts. But our minds can also deceive us. When we hurt someone, intentionally or unintentionally, our minds will seek to justify our actions, most often by blaming the other person in some way. When we commit some deception, our minds will downplay our wrong, often by tellingContinue reading “Mental Gymnastics”

Power and Glory

Psalm 63:2-3 says, “So I have looked upon you in the sanctuary, beholding your power and glory. Because your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise you.” An honest search for God’s power and glory will most assuredly result in praise for Him. I wrote the following this morning after turning myContinue reading “Power and Glory”

Receive With Thanksgiving

It seems to be a trend among parents that post on social media to not encourage their children to say “thank you” when they receive something from another person. I am not quite sure what the reasoning is behind these parents, but I am sure that it will eventually breed a whole slew of negativeContinue reading “Receive With Thanksgiving”