PROVERBS 20 – 7/16/21 It is a trap to dedicate something rashly and only later to consider one’s vows. Pr. 20:25 I received a package in the mail that came with dry ice. My boys and I had a grand time doing fun experiments with it and stashed a bunch in the freezer to show dad …
PSALM 63 – 7/15/21 A psalm of David when he was in the wilderness. Are you in a wilderness? Perhaps an emotional wilderness or a financial wilderness; a relationship wilderness, a health wilderness, or a moral wilderness. Have you a calling, a promise – and it is delayed? Are you at your wits end? You …
PROVERBS 20:1-15 – 7/14/21 3 It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling. 5 Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out. 15 There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of …
PSALM 62 – 7/13/21 Can you imagine a famous song being written for you? This magnificent psalm was written for Jeduthun. Who was he? He was a Levite and the leader of one of 3 temple choirs. He is named at the beginning of psalms 39, 62, and 77 and is either the composer, the …
Keeping commands preserves life: Defiance is a sure trait of trouble in the making. If you have a defiant child, your heart aches not only from their wanton disrespect and disobedience, but even more because you know for a fact that things will not go well for them. Rules seem to stifle and inhibit us, …
PSALM 61 – 7/8/21 David’s request David’s Action 1 Hear my cry, O God; Attend to my prayer.2b When my heart is overwhelmed;Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.7a Oh, prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him! 2 From the end of the earth I will cry to You, David’s knowledge …
PROVERBS 19:1-14 – 7/7/21 Yesterday I was caught between a scam and a scheme. It was very promising indeed and actually a service I’ve been seeking for a while. I listened to a compelling 45-minute spiel that ‘automatically’ popped up on YouTube. I was hooked. I registered for a consultation and scheduled a follow-up visit. …
PROVERBS 18:13-24 – 7/6/21 What an odd looking set of organs! we all have a set and they are more powerful than we know. Listen first. The one who gives an answer before he listens— this is foolishness and disgrace for him. Pr. 18:13 If you desire to grow in wisdom and understanding, you must …
PSALM 59 – 7/5/21 “Because of his strength will I wait upon thee: for God is my defence. The God of my mercy shall prevent me: God shall let me see my desire upon mine enemies. Slay them not, lest my people forget: scatter them by thy power; and bring them down, O Lord our …
PROVERBS 18 – 7/2/21 “A man who isolates himself seeks his own desire; He rages against all wise judgment.” Pr. 18:1 A man’s greatest fears in life are pain (physical and emotional) and death. Today’s passage packs powerful psychological truth. It paints a picture that well describes David Eckman’s ( of the wonderful ministry – …