In this week’s blog, we will conclude our three-part series on licentious, lying lips. In the economy of God people with lying lips are never without consequences. Lying lips are extremely lethal. As a matter of fact, there are some somber and excruciating examples from history that remind us of the repulsive, revolting and reprobate results of lying lips.
Read MoreFrom 1956 to 1968 there was a television show called “To Tell the Truth.” Did I also mention that the show was in black and white? Yes, we are going retro and old school for this week’s blog entry.
For this week’s blog entry I would like to begin with a question: Is lying a sin or a solid strategy? Honestly, have you employed the skill set of lying in order to protect others or yourself from a perceived threat.
Read MoreIn last week’s blog, we defined envy as a painful or resentful awareness and attitude of covetousness with regard to another’s advantages, success and possessions. The Hebrews (God’s people) and the scriptures regularly employed the expression “an evil eye” to characterize a person filled with envy or jealousy.
Read MoreFor those of us that are contentious of our personal hygiene and presentation, we probably spend a significant amount of time each day preparing ourselves (our bodies) for the day’s activities. Whether our plans include work or visiting our house of worship, we went into preparation mode...
Read MoreBy way of introduction for this week’s blog offering I offer to you idiomatic expressions. Idiomatic expressions are a type of informal English that have a meaning different from the meaning of the words in the expression. For example consider the following:
“All roads lead to Rome”: An expression meaning that many methods will lead to the same result...
Read MoreFor this week’s blog, I am led to direct our conversation toward married couples. If you are newlyweds or approaching your 60th wedding anniversary I believe that this blog will be beneficial to you. For our singles, I am sure that you also will be encouraged with wisdom that will speak to your singleness and service to our Sovereign Lord.
Read MoreHappy New Year, blog family! Before I get into the belly of today's blog, let's start with a definition of terms that is derived from the title and then we will transition to the thoughts that come from the text.
Read MoreIt’s that time of year again to adopt an attitude for action. A check-up from the neck-up!
Now you might ask, “What are you getting at preacher? Make it plain!” I am talking about your New Year’s resolutions. Statistics suggest that forty-five percent of US citizens will make a New Year’s resolution....
For many of us this season we were blessed to experience the sights, sounds and the special memories of our Master’s birthday. By this time you have already received and exchanged gifts with family and friends. As this holiday season nears its end, I encourage you to take a moment to reflect on past celebrations. Can you recall your all-time favorite gifts that meant the world to you?
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