Wisdom can be defined as the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgement. I would describe wisdom as the ability to apply knowledge through experience. Wisdom is a valuable commodity, a wise person is able to make good, sound decisions and solve problems because of the combination of experience, knowledge and judgement they possess. […]
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Don’t Let Your Love Cool
Many people are familiar with the idea that the Bible tells us “the love of many will grow cold”. I have long been aware of the verse and kind of just assumed that Jesus was referring to some future event people could use as a sign before His return and that was about it. Here […]
The God Receiver
There is a brief section in Luke when the infant Jesus was presented at the temple. Part of this section is where we hear about Simeon. Luke 2:25 (NASB Strong’s) And there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel; and […]
Prototype Love
A prototype is defined as a first model of something from which other forms are developed or copied. In manufacturing, the prototype is the original intended to be re-created through mass production. The mass produced versions are intended to be exact copies of the prototype. On the topic of love, the Apostle John is the […]
His Banner Over Us
I have heard for years that God’s banner over us is love. It is a nice, often repeated sound bite. I had heard it, but until today I didn’t know what it really meant. When the Old Testament speaks of a “banner” or “standard”, it primarily does so in two books and creates an unlikely […]
Establish His Covenant
There is one verse that I’ve probably gone to more than any other regarding money, Deuteronomy 8:18. This verse is a perfect example of how God’s word is living and powerful. As I’ve read it over the years my understanding of it has grown. And you shall remember the Lord your God, for it is […]
Counterfeit Lion
Are you disturbed by events unfolding in the world around you? I have good news. What is troubling you might be a counterfeit. What is a counterfeit? Webster’s defines counterfeit as “made in imitation of something else with intent to deceive.” I was doing some reading today in the book of Revelation and noticed something […]
Occupy Till He Comes
In Luke 19 we find a parable of Jesus called the Parable of Minas. In it, the Master (Jesus) entrusts His servants (us) with minas (each mina is equivalent to around 100 days wages). Along with the minas comes the exhortation, “Occupy till I come.” I was curious what exactly Jesus was instructing when He […]
Let Hope Rise
Happy New Year! I’ve been a (mostly) faithful exerciser for many years. I typically go to the gym over my lunch hour for some cardio or weight training before taking a quick shower and returning to work. There is a small group of guys who are on a similar schedule and we see each other […]
Weather the Storm
Bring this truth with you into 2017. When we are in Christ, we wage war from a position of power and a posture of peace. We have the high ground. Let me explain. Living in northwest Iowa, you never really know what you are going to get for weather on Christmas. We’ve played football in […]