May 11, 2021 Good sense makes one slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense. Proverbs 19:11 James draws on the above verse when cautioning his readers to be slow to speak and slow to anger (James 1:19-20). Here, Solomon specifically exhorts his son to overlook an offense with the promise that […]
Daily Focus: Flourishing in the Word
May 10, 2021 …but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers. Psalm 1:2-3 In this […]
Daily Focus: Wrestling in Prayer
May 9, 2021 Of this you have heard before in the word of the truth, the gospel, which has come to you… since the day you heard it and understood the grace of God in truth, just as you learned it from Epaphras our beloved fellow servant… Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of […]
Daily Focus: Teachable Spirit
May 8, 2021 A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion. If one gives an answer before he hears, it is his folly and shame. An intelligent heart acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge. Proverbs 18:2,13,15 Solomon makes numerous comparisons between the fool and the wise in […]
Daily Focus: Praying with Thanksgiving
May 7, 2021 The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:5a-7 ESV “Do not be […]
Daily Focus: Contentment
May 6, 2021 I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do all things through him who strengthens me. Philippians 4:12-13 What is Paul’s secrete for contentment in all circumstances? Confidence […]
