We are tempted to think that since our salvation is secure, it will not harm us to be exposed to sin, at least in small quantities. We tell ourselves that it is okay to indulge in a little self-pity, especially since life is so discouraging. We think that it’s all right for us to look… Continue Reading
Proverbs 15 1(GE) A soft answer turns away wrath, but(GF) a harsh word stirs up anger. 2The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but(GG) the mouths of fools pour out folly. 3(GH) The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good. 4(GI) A gentle[s] tongue is(GJ) a… Continue Reading
“I don’t know where your son is. He’s hiding in the garden, because he’s been bad.” A brief description of our youngest son’s offense followed this greeting at the end of a long workday. The garden sure looked empty. Not a hair to be seen in all his usual haunts. He’s not at the side… Continue Reading
Northpoint is hosting Alfredo Rolando Ortiz in concert to benefit the work of the Settlement House. Alfredo Rolando Ortiz is a world renowned harpist. He will be performing on March 31 with his signature instrument the Paraguayan harp. The Corona-Norco Settlement House is a non-profit charitable organization that provides for the temporary emergency needs of… Continue Reading
Proverbs 14 1(EF) The wisest of women(EG) builds her house, but folly with her own hands(EH) tears it down. 2Whoever(EI) walks in uprightness fears the LORD, but he who is(EJ) devious in his ways despises him. 3By the mouth of a fool comes(EK) a rod for his back,[k] (EL) but the lips of the wise… Continue Reading
Your love is amazing, steady and unchanging Your love is a mountain firm beneath my feet Your love is a mystery how You gently lift me When I am surrounded Your love carries me Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah Your love makes me sing Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah Your love makes me sing Your love is surprising I… Continue Reading
Proverbs 13 1A wise son hears his father’s instruction, but(CR) a scoffer does not listen to rebuke. 2From the fruit of his mouth a man(CS) eats what is good, but the desire of the treacherous(CT) is for violence. 3(CU) Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life; (CV) he who opens wide his lips(CW) comes to… Continue Reading
Proverbs 12 1Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who(BA) hates reproof is(BB) stupid. 2A good man(BC) obtains favor from the LORD, but a man of evil devices he condemns. 3No one is established by wickedness, but the root of(BD) the righteous will never be moved. 4(BE) An excellent wife is(BF) the crown of her… Continue Reading
Some people pray just to pray and some people pray to know God – Andrew Murray There is a mighty lot of difference between saying prayers and praying – John G. Lake You may pray for an hour and still not pray. You may meet God for a moment and then be in touch with… Continue Reading
Proverbs 11 1(A) A false balance is an abomination to the LORD, (B) but a just weight is his delight. 2(C) When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with(D) the humble is wisdom. 3(E) The integrity of the upright guides them, (F) but the crookedness of the treacherous destroys them. 4(G) Riches do not profit… Continue Reading