The book of Proverbs is a wisdom literature book. As expected, it is filled with teachings about wisdom, prudence, moral behaviour, virtues, and the likes. One of the common themes in that book is to seek wisdom; to fear the Lord because it is the beginning of wisdom; to seek wisdom more than gold, andContinue reading “Foolishness, laziness and Proverbs”
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The fragility of man
Summer season is always a fun one. There is the good weather, the beautiful blue skies, the warm temperatures, the sun shining, the vacations, greenery everywhere, people enjoying each other’s companies outside on patios, the mountain hikes, etc. Moreover, on the television side, it is also a time when sports events and tournaments start. AtContinue reading “The fragility of man”
Back to the beginning.
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning (John1:1-2)”. I don’t think there is a more glorious introduction in the entire bible than this one. John really nailed what it means to set the scene, get the readers’ attention,Continue reading “Back to the beginning.”
The oxymoron of active waiting and the privilege of participating in the enactment of God’s promises.
Waiting in the bible is an action. At the same time, waiting is passive – to be still. So how is it that the same word can both mean to be still and to act? As much as God wants to be the one to get the glory for what He accomplishes in your life,Continue reading “The oxymoron of active waiting and the privilege of participating in the enactment of God’s promises.”
Rejoice always!
When was the last time you rejoiced at something? I am not talking about laughing, but truly rejoicing, celebrating, being joyful about something or someone? I think our lives are filled with mundane tasks that often seem irrelevant and we don’t even seem to find joy in those. We take many things for granted. WeContinue reading “Rejoice always!”
The depth of the love of God.
Sin, the condition that separates us from a Holy God. Sin, the action of doing anything contrary to the commandments and will of God. Sin, the blatant disobedience to God which often looks good and quite frankly at times feels good. So much can be said about this powerful force that is in us. ItContinue reading “The depth of the love of God.”
The way of excellence
I want to talk about humility today. I know this word is not very popular in our culture. For some, even the thought of it makes them cringe. I don’t know how we got to that. Humility comes from the Latin word humilis which means “low” (Merriam-webster). Therefore, humility in its simplest form can beContinue reading “The way of excellence”
Receiving our reward.
The concept of reward although present in the old testament does not seem to be as frequently mentioned as it is in the new testament. Starting from the gospels to the epistles, the idea of Christians being rewarded is quite ubiquitous. But what is the reward to be looking forward to? Who gives us theContinue reading “Receiving our reward.”
Gratefulness
As I write this today, my heart is full. Full because of the goodness of the Lord in my life. Full because of all the good things of the Lord in my life. Sometimes, I simply sit and stand amazed at how much I am loved. These good things revolve around his blessing through myContinue reading “Gratefulness”
Vengeance is the Lord’s
We serve a jealous God. He is not one to share his glory with another. God delights in himself. He is full and self-sufficient. He does not need anything from man, in fact nothing that we give him adds a thing to himself, His life or all that He is. Should we then be surprisedContinue reading “Vengeance is the Lord’s”