Today’s Word
The Bible’s Facebook
A man of too many friends comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. Proverbs 18:24 NASB Too many friends – “A trait often present in people with negative self-images is that they try to please everyone. . . . These people-pleasers are unquestionably unhappy people.”[1] This assessment demands…
Fulfilling a Calling
A plan in the heart of a man is like deep water, but a man of understanding draws it out. Proverbs 20:5 NASB Plan – The Jewish Learning Institute workbook, How Happiness Thinks, is a treasure of rabbinic and modern mental health collaboration. It’s designed to take the reader through exercises that uncover roadblocks to…
Sexual Politics
The name of Saul’s wife was Ahinoam the daughter of Ahimaaz. And the name of the captain of his army was Abner the son of Ner, Saul’s uncle. 1 Samuel 14:50 NASB Ahinoam – There is no doubt that this woman’s name is unusual. In fact, the name means, “my brother is delight.” What? A…
Recovery Investigations
“Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30 NASB Since tomorrow…
Spiritual IQ
Samuel said to Saul, “You have acted foolishly; you have not kept the commandment of the Lord your God, which He commanded you, for now the Lord would have established your kingdom over Israel forever. 1 Samuel 13:13 NASB Foolishly – The story of Saul seems confusing and contradictory. He is anointed king at God’s…
Charity
Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth. 1 Corinthians 8:1 KJV Love – We need to resurrect an old word. If you have an old King James Bible, you will sometimes notice that the word “charity” appears in odd places. There are…
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