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This time around, I would like to focus upon a subject which would interest us all irrespective of our religious affiliation for who would not like to have...Security at all times. Dear friends, this was the buzzword in my family circles, when I -- on receiving the...
The word "Smart" is often used to qualify anyone or anything which is good. A Webster dictionary would define the word "Smart" as being "Quick of thought and clever". No wonder a cell phone which doubles up "smartly" as a mini-computer for all practical purposes (rage...
Last week, in The Nehemiah Solution, Part 2, we left off the story of Nehemiah's outrage against Israel for "gouging" their brothers in interest by giving his reason for his outrage. In the very next verse he gives us the solution: "I also, with my brethren and my...
First things first. What is the chief and highest end of man? Let the revered Christian Book namely the Westminster catechism give the answer. Man's chief and highest end is to glorify (worship) God, and fully to enjoy Him forever. When it comes to glorifying Him and...
Last week, in Lessons Before the Cross, Part 2, we saw that because God must "approve" our trials, and we can be assured that He will never allow anything we cannot handle with His help. Before allowing us to go through them, He prepares a way out! In fact, He has...
While my main topic is security, I would be failing in my duties if I miss out on one single truth that runs across the pages of the Bible, which is that God has not left any issue untouched in the vast panorama of human relationships. Oh yes, He has not left...
The book of Numbers brings us a very interesting story, one that we are all familiar with: The story of the serpent that Moses raised up in the wilderness. The Children of Israel had once again become disheartened, and they cried out against God and Moses: "Why have...
In our Study on what constitutes a Smart Christian, after focusing on the letter S of the acronym S.M.A.R.T. in the previous devo, today let's focus on the following letter: M-Maturing For Christians at Salvation, not only is it the starting point for a journey...
Last week, in The Nehemiah Solutions, Part 3, we are reminded that the practical solution to the problem of disobedience to God is simply outrage, followed by a cry for purity in all that we do. But disobedience wasn;t Nehemiah's only hurdle. In fact, as you read the...
"Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit." (Proverbs 18:21) "Sticks can break bones but a lashing tongue can break hearts", "Beware! The tongue is in a wet place, it can slip easily" are some of the quotable quotes about...
"Beloved, let us love one another." (1 John 4:7) My kitchen table was covered with papers. It was the end of the month and I was trying to get all of my paperwork done and taken to the office on time. I sat down in a chair, picked up my pen, and started writing on the...
When I was growing up my Dad would often give me chores to do to help out around the house. Some were easy but the three I remember the most were the three toughest of all. The first was helping to weed the four gardens we had. It was tedious work. I would much rather...
"If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him." (James 1:5) You do not have because you do not ask God. You don't have what you want because you don't ask God for it. James 4:2 With us,...