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Laziness and Poverty

As I read the book of Proverbs, I find it odd the contrast of words that are put together. Often times I wonder if the writer did not mean a different set of words or if he made a mistake. But, as we know, nothing is a mistake in the word of God and ifContinue reading “Laziness and Poverty”

The neglected spiritual discipline of fasting

We are a gluttonous society. Everything is so centered on food, we have become food idolaters. It is also impressive how pervasive it is and we do not even realize it. Anything to do with our bodies we put too much focus on it. The flesh has definitely taken precedence over the spirit. Ironically, oneContinue reading “The neglected spiritual discipline of fasting”

Wisdom calls out

In the book of Proverbs, there is a common contrast that is done between wisdom and folly. Wisdom, spelled with capital W is God and we are to seek such wisdom. Wisdom gives us life, it gives us riches, it gives us joy (Proverbs 3:14-24, 8:18-19). Moreover, Wisdom gives us understanding and discernment which areContinue reading “Wisdom calls out”

Wisdom from the Proverbs

The book of Proverbs is part of what is called “wisdom literature” of the bible which is composed of the books of Psalms, Job, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon. Together, these books provide wisdom for living well this life. As Proverbs 1 says it exists “for attaining wisdom and discipline; for understanding words of insight;Continue reading “Wisdom from the Proverbs”

Being A Seeker

The older I get, the more I realize how everything that is worthwhile in life must be attained through patience, sacrifice, pain and endurance. What comes easily proves itself to be more ephemeral, it does not stand the test of time and only provides a quick enjoyment. I suppose this is the way God wantedContinue reading “Being A Seeker”

Give thanks to the Lord

There is so much we can give thanks for to the Lord. I believe, “Give thanks to the Lord” (Psalm 107:1) is one of the easiest commands that exist because we have reasons to give thanks. For a people who love to be given explanations for what we are being told to do, this shouldContinue reading “Give thanks to the Lord”

Victory in Christ

The Christian life is filled with paradoxes. Consider the following statements from various biblical passages: “when I am weak, then I am strong” (2 Corinthians 12:10). “We live by faith, not by sight” (2 Corinthians 5:7). “Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds” (James 1:2). The list can goContinue reading “Victory in Christ”

Inexhaustible God

The idea that God is inexhaustible is one that is certainly true and baffles me all the time. To think that we will be spending eternity getting to know our God forever is truly amazing. In fact, it is not something our mind can even fathom because we are finite beings and we show ourContinue reading “Inexhaustible God”

Reset, starting off right.

It seems fitting to be writing on the subject of resetting at the beginning of the year. To reset, means to start over. When you start over, you are given a clean slate, your previous achievements and or failures are tossed aside, they do not count anymore. As Christians, we have a good Father whoContinue reading “Reset, starting off right.”

Reflections on 2022

Here we are at the eve of a new year. The year 2022 has come and gone as well like previous years. Many things have happened around the world, we have had to still juggle with the continued effects of Covid-19, added to it instability in many nations and a war. This was a yearContinue reading “Reflections on 2022”