“And the fruit of righteousness I shown in peace by those who make peace.” (James 3:18) What I reflect on in our current day is how we love controversy, discord, disruption, chaos, pride, and so much more. We don’t mind creating chaos. We have come to a place as conservative American Christians where we likeContinue reading “Our preference for chaos and division”
Tag Archives: Wisdom
We want the JOY of deliverance, but not the PRICE
I am working my way through Exodus currently and in Chapter 5 there is this thought that comes to me: We hear a word of “DELIVERANCE” or “FREEDOM” and think, “It must be NOW!”
What do you treasure?
In all of our searching, and it all of the noise trying to distract us in this world, there is one place we can come back to: All the treasures of wisdom and knowledge are hidden in him. (Col. 2:3) Treasure Christ. In all pursuits, know he is the source and HE is the treasure.Continue reading “What do you treasure?”
Quick thoughts from Proverbs
A couple of verses from Proverbs 14 and quick thoughts: Laughter can conceal a heavy heart, but when the laughter ends, the grief remains. (v. 13, NLT) I think of this one as I grieve today over the news of a college student who died Monday night. I knew him from classes he took fromContinue reading “Quick thoughts from Proverbs”
Fear of the Lord is the START of Wisdom
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise. (Psalm 111:10, NIV) Holy respect is always a good start. It keeps me from thinking of God as my “beer buddy,” or some other inane term we like to think of when we wantContinue reading “Fear of the Lord is the START of Wisdom”
Apprentice 2 Jesus 