Silver Refining

In an effort to remove impurities, silver refining is a complex process. It may use electrolytes and acids and/or heat. The goal is to produce pure and undefiled silver. Psalm 12:6 says, “The words of the LORD are pure words, like silver refined in a furnace on the ground, purified seven times.” God’s Word isContinue reading “Silver Refining”

From The Source

The only sure way to obtain a pure product is to obtain it from the source. We see and hear advertisements for pure olive oil, pure water, and many other things. But then we look at the ingredients and see many other things included that make the product less than pure. James 3:17 says, “ButContinue reading “From The Source”

Pure and Blameless

Our behaviors and attitudes do not occur in a void. These things affect our lives and those around us. When we choose to be kind and love another person, it will positively impact their lives and our lives as well. When we choose to become angry and take it out on another person, it willContinue reading “Pure and Blameless”

Doing Good

Sometimes, even when I think I am trying to do something good, the results are confusing. Maybe some selfish motives entered the process. Perhaps I didn’t fully understand the situation. It is only when I am led by God and empowered by His Spirit that I can honestly say that the good that I wantedContinue reading “Doing Good”

Costumes Are Not Enough

At Halloween, people put on costumes and masks in order to look like someone or something else. Of course, the costumes only make us look like something else, we don’t actually become a real representation of the person or thing. We can also try to act like them, but we won’t have their background, experiences,Continue reading “Costumes Are Not Enough”