Jun 12
“These are the ones I look on with FAVOR: those who are humble and contrite in spirit” Isaiah 66:2 (NIV) Today’s verse gives us a glimpse at what God enjoys. He likes to see a humble and contrite spirit. “Humble”– not proud or egotistical. Having the ability to consider others needs, instead of figuring out ways to convince ourselves that […]
Jun 10
“The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways” Proverbs 14:8 (NIV) Many times we just go through our day making the same choices and even the same mistakes. We can get into a rut and justify our decisions with; “that’s how everyone else does it”. I remember driving down a country […]
Jun 8
“Noah was a righteous man, blameless among the people of his time, and he walked with God” Genesis 6:9 (NIV) When I was first married I tried to think of creative dates to take my new bride on. If I couldn’t think of anything, there was always going to a good movie. I remember her […]
Jun 5
“The eyes of the LORD are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good” Proverbs 15:3 (NIV) Back in the ol’ college days, my roommate and I had a little prank-thing going. One time I had a feeling that he was up to something, probably because I “got him good” the day before. So […]
Jun 2
“Do everything without complaining or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe” Philippians 2:14-15 (NIV) I was taking a basketball coaching class on-line. There was a statement made that jumped out at me. […]