Tag Archives: Self-control

Eight More Thoughts on Joseph

Posted on 22 December, 2011 by Jon Gleason

6.Joseph must have wondered just how many “loud-mouths” there were going to be when the wise men started talk all over Jerusalem about his family (Matthew 2:1-3). Yet, these “loud-mouths” served at least three purposes. Continue reading →

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Are Your “Feet of Clay” Showing?

Posted on 17 December, 2011 by Jon Gleason

We all have feet of clay, but I’ve worked with Dr S for more than twenty years, and I’ve never seen his. Continue reading →

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A Proverb for Today — Proverbs 10:19

Posted on 10 September, 2011 by Jon Gleason

“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 →

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A Proverb for Today — Proverbs 16:32

Posted on 16 July, 2011 by Jon Gleason

Others may vent their feelings, but God wants us to be people who rule our own spirit, who exercise self-control. Continue reading →

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