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A Proverb for Today — Proverbs 14:4
Most of the blessings in our lives come with a little bit of a mess. We can cry, complain, and whinge about the mess. Alternatively, we can focus on the “much increase” that comes with it, care for that which God has given us, and be thankful. Continue reading
Posted in A Proverb for Today
Tagged children, complaining, husbands, oxen, Proverbs, Thankfulness, wives
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Inscribing the Arches (part three)
Conquer or be conquered. Overcome evil with good, or be overcome by evil. Will you win or will you lose?
Posted in Rightly Dividing
Tagged coals of fire, enemies, evil, good, living sacrifice, peaceable, persecution, service, vengeance, victory
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Popular Posts
Just FYI, I’ve just added a new “Popular Posts” page at the top, right where John Knox would have landed if he jumped off his pulpit :). These may not be all the posts that have had the most hits, … Continue reading
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Motivated by the Promise of His Coming (part three)
Yet the truth of our Lord’s Second Coming is not just a glorious truth. It is also a motivational truth. It is a truth that should motivate us to live aright even now. Let us consider passages from Ephesians, Philippians, and Colossians. Continue reading
Posted in Biblical Prophecy, Motivated by the Promise of His Coming
Tagged Christ's Return, example, Holy Spirit, hope, Motivation, promise, prophecy
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A Proverb for Today — Proverbs 10:19
“In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise” (Proverbs 10:19). There is nothing complicated about this proverb. If you talk a lot, you are going to end up sinning in what … Continue reading
What About Those Psalm “Titles”?
To endorse as Scripture something which the church, historically, has been reticent to accept as inspired is highly doubtful. The canon of Scripture is not a matter of private interpretation. Continue reading
Posted in Psalms
Tagged Canon of Scripture, David de Bruyn, Inspiration, preservation, Psalm titles
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“They’re Just Bad”
This miniature philosopher looked at me, and said something that showed he had more discernment than most politicians, many theologians, lots of police officers, and probably about 99% of all social workers. “They’re just bad.”
Posted in Thoughts on the News
Tagged evil, excuses, good, Janet Daley, looting, Rousseau, sin nature, UK riots
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Mind Renewers 