Proverbs 10:22 says: “The blessing of the Lord, ‘it’ makes rich, and He adds no sorrow with it.” All too often material wealth is gained in the wrong way, through greed, manipulation, deceptive practices, and so on. As a result, it is definitely not from God. But true riches are found in the blessing of…
We’ve been looking a lot lately from the book of Proverbs because it speaks so powerfully about the wisdom of God. I have seen much human misery and disappointment in peoples lives because they choose to reject the wisdom of God and go their own way. From wrong choices in relationships, to wrong financial decisions…
God’s word teaches us to “Keep our ‘hearts’ with all diligence, for out of it are the issues of life.” Many people consider the head with it’s brain, to be the center and the director of human activity. But God speaks of the heart as the center. This is why Jesus tells us that He…
There are many ways to find joy and happiness in the Lord. You have heard of the ‘Joy of the Lord’? – but there is also a great happiness in the Lord: Proverbs 3:13 says “Happy is the man that finds wisdom, and the man that gets understanding.” Happiness is truly found here, because it…
Have you been feeling oppressed lately, perhaps dealing with some very real trouble in your life? Here is a message from God’s Word that will help to strengthen and fortify your heart: The Lord is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. And those who know your name put their trust…
There are untold amounts of resources that promise to help us in the day to day affairs of this life, and most, if not all of them, fail us in some way. Here is the place of help that will never fail us in any way: ‘I lift up my eyes to the hills. From…
Here is a message from God’s Word for anyone that has been feeling week lately, either mentally, physically, or spiritually week. ‘The Lord is my strength and my shield. I trust Him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy. I burst out in songs of thanksgiving.’ That is…
Here is a word of encouragement from God’s word for anyone feeling pressured by the every day cares of this life. Jesus said: These things I have spoken to you that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation, but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.’ That…
Here is a word of encouragement from God’s word for anyone dealing with anxiety or fear: Fear not for I am with you, be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. That word is found in the book…
Without out doubt, Jesus has been misrepresented in a million different ways. In order to know His true heart, is to hear His true words: Here are just a few of them toward all of us: ‘Come to me, all of you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take…