New Year’s Resolutions are Too Late ‌Prov. 27:1 “Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring.” ‌At the risk of being ever so predictable and pedestrian, 2023 is almost upon us, and as … Continue reading →

Proverbs 26:16 “The sluggard is wiser in his own eyes than seven men who can answer sensibly.” Biblically, the word “sluggard” universally applies to one who is slow, lazy, idle, inactive. It doesn’t imply they are stupid or ignorant or … Continue reading →

Proverbs 23:1-8 “When you sit down to eat with a ruler, observe carefully what is before you, and put a knife to your throat if you are given to appetite. Do not desire his delicacies, for they are deceptive food. … Continue reading →

‌In the movie The Princess Bride, the character Vizzini exclaims “inconceivable” every time something goes against his expectations – even though it may be the most logical outcome. So it is after another such outburst, Inigo Montoya claps back with: … Continue reading →

Kindness and Righteousness – a bit like Tuna Fish Ice Cream? Proverbs 21:21 (ESV) Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life, righteousness, and honor. The pursuit of righteousness AND kindness together, form a strange juxtaposition to many. And this … Continue reading →

The Fear of the Lord is a complex issue. Some think the Believer ought not to have any fear of the Lord subsequent to salvation. Sadly, this ignores aspects of that fear that may be somewhat classified under the idea … Continue reading →

Anyone reading their Old Testament, sooner or later comes across the account of David wanting to move the Ark of The Covenant to Jerusalem. And bound up with that account, is the somewhat shocking record of a man called Uzzah. … Continue reading →

Modern discourse, both in and outside the Church, seems to be fraught with suspicion and accordant condemnation of others, because we think we fully know other’s motives. Especially if they are people we disagree with theologically or politically. If they … Continue reading →

Joshua chapters 13-19 might at first glance be a bit of a yawner, but “there’s gold in them-there hills.” ‌These chapters are comprised of the tribal allotments to Israel. The various landmasses assigned to each are detailed. And as you … Continue reading →

The verse cited above, and its companion 1 Chron. 16:22 serve well to help us make a very important distinction in Bible study and application. “Touch not my anointed ones, do my prophets no harm” is a darling passage within … Continue reading →