proverbs-29

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct your paths. Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and depart from evil. It will be health to your flesh and strength to your bones." Proverbs 3:5-8 We cherish ... Read More

"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction." Proverbs 1:7 In Psalms we find the Christian on his knees, in Proverbs we find the Christian on his feet. The Psalms are for daily devotions, the Proverbs are for daily work and walk. The Psalms are for o... Read More

Dear Melody, "You are a very real Christian source and authority for my 16-year-old daughter, and I am very grateful... but (here it comes) I feel there are areas in which parents (this parent anyway) need your support and help. You do well in many areas of teaching - and so does the local church. B... Read More

Does this scene sound familiar to you? The enemy was at war with the Army of God and they picked their biggest guy to do the fighting. Not only did he stand nine feet, nine inches tall, but he was covered in bronze - from his helmet to his shin guards, with 125 pounds of armor in between. He carried... Read More

"Let the righteous smite me; it shall be a kindness: and let him reprove me; it shall be an excellent oil, which shall not break my head" (Psalm 141:5). One of the surest signs that we are progressing in the divine life and growing in grace is that we have a hearty relish for reproof and also retain... Read More

The Training Corral (The Five Avenues God Uses) The Need of Balance God’s training corral consists of five important areas that, when brought together, will result in a parent’s ability to train up a child according to his or her way. These are dedication, love, teaching, example, and discipline. So... Read More

We can get a better handle on the issues if we look at the relationship between authority and control. (1) Authority means the responsibility and right to direct and cause another to follow directions. This means the responsibility and right, as necessary, to exercise power to control, restrain, cur... Read More

Text --Irish hymn, c. 8th century Translated by Mary E. Byrne, 1880-1931 Versified by Elanor H. Hull, 1860-1935 Music --Irish Melody Arrangement --Norman Johnson, 1928-1983 Tune Name --"Slane" "Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he." Proverbs 29:18 "Vi... Read More

ALL OF "GRACE QUOTES" FROM MAY 2003 IN ONE FILE Microscopic love? (John MacDuff, "The Night Dream of the Desert") Our Omnipotent God keeps watch over the lichen on the rock, and the lily on the mountain side. He tempers His wind to the fragile flower as it trembles on the lip of the Alpine glacier. ... Read More

The 3rd of 11 messages on The Godly Home Let’s all kneel together for prayer. “Our Father we come to you in the name of Jesus tonight. We thank you Lord that you’ve put within us those kind of desires. Lord, we’re the people of God. We’re your people. We’re different. People don’t understand us. But... Read More