Reading the Word “It is better to live in a corner of the housetop than in a house shared with a quarrelsome wife.” (Proverbs 21:9, ESV) Understanding and Applying the Word This is a surprising passage. It is a bit … Continue reading A House of Strife
Reading the Word “The king’s heart is a stream of water in the hand of the Lord; he turns it wherever he will.” (Proverbs 21:1, ESV) Understanding and Applying the Word Lest we forget who is truly in control of … Continue reading God Holds Kings
Today’s post is part of our Psalm Saturdays series from guest blogger Robert Chamberlain. You can read more about Robert after the article below. Psalm 126:1–6 (ESV)1 When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream.2 Then … Continue reading Restoration
Reading the Word “The glory of young men is their strength, but the splendor of old men is their gray hair.” (Proverbs 20:29, ESV) Understanding and Applying the Word How old are you? If you are reaching mid-life or more, … Continue reading The Young and the Old
Reading the Word “Cease to hear instruction, my son, and you will stray from the words of knowledge.” (Proverbs 19:27, ESV) Understanding and Applying the Word We must never stop learning. We simply will never know all things. The world … Continue reading Never Stop Learning
Reading the Word “Discipline your son, for there is hope; do not set your heart on putting him to death.” (Proverbs 19:18, ESV) Understanding and Applying the Word The first half of this psalm tells us to “discipline” our sons … Continue reading The Need for Discipline
Reading the Word Proverbs 19:4 (ESV) 4 Wealth brings many new friends, but a poor man is deserted by his friend. Proverbs 19:6–7 (ESV) 6 Many seek the favor of a generous man, and everyone is a friend to a … Continue reading The Rich and the Poor
Originally posted on January 28, 2018. I do not publish devotional content on Sundays, but I do include a suggested reading for the day. Thanks for reading and, if you have not already, be sure to subscribe so you can … Continue reading Flashback: Clean Hands
Today’s post is part of our Psalm Saturdays series from guest blogger Robert Chamberlain. You can read more about Robert after the article below. Psalm 125:1-5 ESV “Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but … Continue reading Mountains
Originally posted on January 26, 2018. Reading the Word Psalm 18:1–6 (ESV) 1 I love you, O Lord, my strength. 2 The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take … Continue reading Flashback: The Lord Is My Rock
Shaped by the Word 