A gentle answer deflects anger, but harsh words make tempers flare. (Proverbs 15:1 NLT) The voice on the other end of the phone was terse. I could tell the client was very angry. However, their rage quickly began to subside when the person on the phone answered them gently. Try answering an angry person withContinueContinue reading “A Remedy for Anger”
Category Archives: Old Testament
Reflecting His Glory
When Moses came down from Mount Sinai with the two tablets of the covenant law in his hands, he was not aware that his face was radiant because he had spoken with the LORD. (Exodus 34:29 NIV) The Israelites grew accustomed to Moses’ radiant face. They knew that Moses had spoken to the Lord justContinueContinue reading “Reflecting His Glory”
The One and Only
Whom have I in heaven but you? I desire you more than anything on earth. (Psalm 73:25 NLT) This wasn’t Asaph’s initial reaction. Earlier in the psalm, he had envied the prosperity of the wicked–their health, wealth, success and trouble-free life. Sadly, during his difficult times, the psalmist allowed his eyes to shift to theContinueContinue reading “The One and Only”
Praying on the Armor of God
Put on all the armor that God gives, so you can defend yourself against the devil’s tricks. We are not fighting against humans. We are fighting against forces and authorities and against rulers of darkness and powers in the spiritual world. So put on all the armor that God gives. Then when that evil dayContinueContinue reading “Praying on the Armor of God”
Words Worth Noting
“Oh, that my words were recorded, that they were written on a scroll, that they were inscribed with an iron tool on lead, or engraved in rock forever!” (Job 19:23-24 NIV) I love the book of Job. While many are quick to overlook it for its gloomy tone, I admire it for its rich content.ContinueContinue reading “Words Worth Noting”
Light in the Darkness
Send out your light and your truth; let them guide me. Let them lead me to your holy mountain, to the place where you live. (Psalm 43:3 NLT) “Let there be light,” was God’s first creative word in the midst of primeval darkness (Genesis 1:3 NIV). So when times of darkness and trouble were concealingContinueContinue reading “Light in the Darkness”
You Could be the One
Amos answered Amaziah, “I was neither a prophet nor a prophet’s son, but I was a shepherd, and I also took care of sycamore-fig trees. But the LORD took me from tending the flock and said to me, ‘Go, prophesy to my people Israel.’” (Amos 7:14-15 NIV) We can all probably relate to Amos becauseContinueContinue reading “You Could be the One”
Pray for Others Always
As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by failing to pray for you. (1 Samuel 12:23 NIV) Did you ever make it a habit to pray for others to the point that you felt remorse when you failed to pray for them? I believe that this isContinueContinue reading “Pray for Others Always”
Caring About the Spiritual Wellbeing of Others
When a period of feasting had run its course, Job would make arrangements for them to be purified. Early in the morning he would sacrifice a burnt offering for each of them, thinking, “Perhaps my children have sinned and cursed God in their hearts.” This was Job’s regular custom. (Job 1:5 NIV) I like whatContinueContinue reading “Caring About the Spiritual Wellbeing of Others”
Be Careful What You Ask For
Then she made a vow: Oh, God-of-the-Angel-Armies, if you’ll take a good, hard look at my pain, if you’ll quit neglecting me and go into action for me by giving me a son, I’ll give him completely, unreservedly to you. I’ll set him apart for a life of holy discipline. (1 Samuel 1:11 MSG) IContinueContinue reading “Be Careful What You Ask For”
Rising with the Son 