Monthly Archives: August 2020

Chosen IV Aug. 31 Did Jesus die for the sins of the world and can anyone be saved?  These are two of the interesting questions that come up when people talk about the election of the saints.  We have already seen that each and every one of us is personally responsible for our actions andContinue reading “Chosen IV”

Chosen III “He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.” 1 John 2:2 NIV Yesterday we looked at God’s choosing of the elect before the foundation of the world.  So if God chose us what does that mean for things likeContinue reading “Chosen III”

Chosen II Aug. 26 “For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love he predestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will—” Ephesians 1:4-5 NIV Let’s be honest for a moment, if you readContinue reading “Chosen II”

Aug. 24 “For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love he predestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will—” Ephesians 1:4-5 NIV For some unknown reason it seems that I was never chosenContinue reading “Chosen”

“Jesus is “ ‘the stone you builders rejected, which has become the cornerstone.’ Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.””‭‭Acts‬ ‭4:11-12‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Aug. 21 “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ.” Ephesians 1:3 NIV An old hymn tells us to, “count our blessings.” How often do we actually do that? When is the last time you listed yourContinue reading “Some of the Blessings”

Aug. 20.     We are Blessed “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ.” Ephesians 1:3 NIV Many people in our world struggle with depression and thoughts of self worth.  I my self have had toContinue reading “Blessed”

Aug. 18.     Two Roads I think we all know there are many ways to live our lives.  We see people all around us living different ways.  Some people live for themselves to get what they can.  Others try to live “good lives” doing what they think is right.  Jesus made it very clear,Continue reading “The Path of Wisdom”

Aug 14th.     What Really Matters “Your wife will be like a fruitful vine within your house; your children will be like olive shoots around your table. Behold, thus shall the man be blessed who fears the Lord.” Psalm 128:3-4 ESV Today my nephew came by to say goodbye, as he’s leaving tomorrow toContinue reading “Priorities”

Aug 12 A Call to Life Wisdom builds a house with seven pillars.  This sounds like a good strong house, the pillars would be set on a foundation.  It makes me think of the New Testament story about the wise man and the foolish man building their houses.  I think we all know this storyContinue reading “Life and Wisdom”

Aug. 11               Those Who Hear the Voice of Wisdom In Proverbs Chapter 8 we again see wisdoms call.  Wisdom takes a prominent position in the city where all can hear her voice.  She cries out to all who pass by.  ““To you, O people, I call out; IContinue reading “Hear and Respond”

Wisdom calls out, she cries with a loud voice.  To whom does she call …well there are different groups or classes of people. Let’s look at one such group as seen in chapter one. “How long will you who are simple love your simple ways? How long will mockers delight in mockery and fools hateContinue reading “The People in your Neighborhood”

Aug 7.  Wisdom Solomon tells us in the first 6 verses why the book of Proverbs was written.  Proverbs gives us practical ways to exhibit God’s character in our daily lives.  Let’s take a look at some of these ways.  In verses 2-6 we find the following. First, “for gaining wisdom and instruction”.  The HebrewContinue reading “Get Wisdom”

“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.” Proverbs 1:7 NIV When we look at the book of Proverbs may I suggest that we can find a key verse in chapter one. This verse sets the tone for the rest of the book. “The fear of theContinue reading “The Fear of the Lord”

  Proverbs – Intro pt. 2 The book of Proverbs belongs to the genre of “wisdom literature” along with Job and Ecclesiastes.  Thus in Proverbs the major theme is, “wisdom” the words wise or wisdom are used at least 125 times in Proverbs. So then what is wisdom? Simply put wisdom is knowledge along withContinue reading “Intro PT 2”

A Walk in Proverbs. Introduction I believe most of us have read proverbs at one time or another.  Written by the wisest man to ever live, King Solomon.  Yet if we look at the end of Solomons life, it almost seems that for all of his wisdom, in the end it did him no good. Continue reading “Proverbs”

What is a mark of contentment? A mark which should be found in every Christian? It is the sweet quiet stillness within ones heart. This inner calmness should not be confused with a person who seems at peace on the outside but on the inside its a different story. And some of us can fakeContinue reading “Contentment Part 4”