"Wisdom will guide you down delightful paths." (Proverbs 3:17) Wisdom leads to joy, the Bible teaches. "Joyful is the perosn who finds wisdom, the one who gains understanding." (Proverbs 3:13). We find that this path, from wisdom to joy, is a biblical virtue, indeed. "For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will fill you … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Aug. 17th
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Important Biblical Words – #56
Our 56th Word is Stir Up It's really a short phrase and the definition is simple, to incite to action. "So the Lord stirred up the spirit of Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and the spirit of Joshua son of Jozadak, the high pries, ant the spirit of the whole remnant of the … Continue reading Important Biblical Words – #56
Important Biblical Words – #38
Our 38th Word is Fool The definition of fool according to the Bible is a person who is spiritually hard-hearted. "The wise are cautious and avoid danger; fools plunge ahead with reckless confidence." (Proverbs 14:16) Earlier in this series, we looked at the beauty of the word wisdom. We said that wisdom is the ability … Continue reading Important Biblical Words – #38
Important Biblical Words – #37
Our 37th Word is Wisdom The common definition of wisdom is a skill in living: intelligence of the heart. "Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or turn away from them. (Proverbs 4:5) Everywhere we look, we see smart people: The eighth grader across town who just made a perfect 1600 on the … Continue reading Important Biblical Words – #37
Daily Scripture Series – June 19th
"A cheerful heart is good medicine." (Proverbs 17:22) Proverbs reminds us that "a cheerful look brings joy to the heart" and "a cheerful heart is good medicine." Quite often, the smiles of God's children stem from the supernatural joy we possess. It's a gift from God that regularly spills out into our lives, as we … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – June 19th
Daily Scripture Series – June 2nd
"Fear of the lord is the foundation of true knowledge." (Proverbs 1:7) the book of Proverbs is a compilation of wise sayings, many penned by Solomon, who was acclaimed as the wisest man of his era. It's thirty-one chapters call the reader to listen to wisdom and avoid folly, starting with the core message of … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – June 2nd