Proverbs 27:2

Image Credit I once attended a rather toxic Charismatic church in England. There was a sentence you heard rather often there, and it was, “Don’t tell anyone.” The leader’s wife (untrained, and not particularly intelligent, who proudly and accurately publicly described herself as a “rhino,”) was then the paid women’s “Pastor.” She was always meddling in church […]…

Hello World, Can I be honest with you? As a child, the Bible was a little bit intimidating to me although I come from a family of preachers who definitely thumped the Bible without apology. Although I loved words from the time I first began learning them, the Bible had so many of them and […]…

Self-promotion might get IN God’s way. But using our influence to encourage others IS God’s way. Put in a good word. Let’s not save our praise.…

Who can Stand Before Jealousy? (Prov. 27:4). If Joseph, whose story in Genesis I am re-reading, realised the dangers of provoking jealousy, he could have avoided 20 hard years. Joseph, his father’s favourite, given an glorious robe…. His brothers, of course, “hated him, and could not speak a kind word to him.” Joseph, whose dreams are […]…

Pride is the root of all evil. It is the first and most severe sin ever committed in history. We cannot love God and be proud at the same time. He hates those who want to be higher than anyone or above Him.Moreover, pride is turning away from God and...…

Humility is a humble, modest mindset that prioritizes others and recognizes one's limitations. Image: E. Vitka | UnsplashWhat does the Bible say about humility? This profound question has intrigued seekers of spiritual wisdom for centuries. Humility, often regarded as a virtue of immense value, is significant in various religious and...…