A Mirror of Integrity

What do you see about yourself? Proverbs 6:16-19 New International Version (NIV) There are six things the Lord hates,    seven that are detestable to him:        haughty eyes,        a lying tongue,        hands that shed innocent blood,        a heart that devises wicked schemes,        feet that are quick to rush into evil,         a false witness who pours out lies        and a person who stirs up conflict in the … Continue reading A Mirror of Integrity

Heaven’s Orchestra Sounds His Birth

Luke 2:13-14 New Living Translation Suddenly, the angel was joined by a vast host of others—the armies of heaven—praising God and saying, “Glory to God in highest heaven,    and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased.” For Encouragement It all happened quickly on that snowy night—the appearance of an angel, the Shekinah glory … Continue reading Heaven’s Orchestra Sounds His Birth

Discipline

No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it (Hebrews 12:11). Throughout the Bible, those who lacked self-discipline failed miserably at critical times in their lives. But those who had it became prominent men and women of faith. … Continue reading Discipline

God Help Us!

2 Chronicles 24:22 New International Version King Joash did not remember the kindness Zechariah’s father Jehoiada had shown him but killed his son, who said as he lay dying, “May the Lord see this and call you to account.” For Meditation How soon we forget! He owed his life to the old priest, Jehoiada, and his wife, … Continue reading God Help Us!