Reading the Word “The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.” (Proverbs 16:9, ESV) Understanding and Applying the Word We all make plans. We are even told that we should think about the future and … Continue reading What about Your Plans?
Reading the Word “The Lord has made everything for its purpose, even the wicked for the day of trouble.” (Proverbs 16:4, ESV) Understanding and Applying the Word When you start talking about God’s sovereignty, some become very uncomfortable. It is … Continue reading Everything for Its Purpose
Reading the Word “Better is a dinner of herbs where love is than a fattened ox and hatred with it.” (Proverbs 15:17, ESV) Understanding and Applying the Word We live in a material world. Wealth and possessions and stuff is … Continue reading Love Is Better
Reading the Word “A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” (Proverbs 15:1, ESV) Understanding and Applying the Word I do not know about you, but holding my tongue is hard to do. When someone … Continue reading A Soft Answer
Reading the Word Proverbs 14:34 (ESV)34 Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people. Understanding and Applying the Word Righteousness, or doing what is right, is always important. We often think of doing what is right … Continue reading Righteousness Exalts a Nation
Shaped by the Word is a daily, Bible-reading devotional. I do not publish supplemental material on Sundays, but I do include a suggested Scripture reading. Please be sure to subscribe to this page to follow along each day. Thanks for … Continue reading Oppressing the Poor
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 121:1–8 (ESV)1 I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come?2 … Continue reading Help
Reading the Word Proverbs 14:12 (ESV)12 There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death. Understanding and Applying the Word Since the first man and woman sinned in the garden of … Continue reading Some Ways Are Wrong
Reading the Word Proverbs 14:4 (ESV)4 Where there are no oxen, the manger is clean, but abundant crops come by the strength of the ox. Understanding and Applying the Word It is nice to have cleanliness and to have everything … Continue reading Willing To Be Messy
Reading the Word Proverbs 13:23 (ESV)23 The fallow ground of the poor would yield much food, but it is swept away through injustice. Understanding and Applying the Word What causes people to be poor? Well, there are many reasons we … Continue reading The Poor and Injustice
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