When I was a child, I hated the texture and taste of onions. Nothing my mother could do would persuade me to eat them. When served with food that contained them, I’d fastidiously pick out each piece of the dreaded substance until my portion was onion-free. This resulted in hours at the dinner table when […]
Proverbs 25:28 He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls. Context: Proverbs 25:26-27 Like a muddied spring or a polluted fountain is a righteous man who gives way before the wicked. 27It is not good to eat much honey, nor is it glorious […]
Isaiah 45:5 I am the LORD, and there is none else, there is no God beside me: I girded thee, though thou hast not known me: Context: For the sake of my servant Jacob, and Israel my chosen, I call you by your name, I name you, though you do not know me. 6that people […]
James 1:21 Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls. Context: James 1:19,20 Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; 20 for the anger of man does not produce […]
Psalm 34:10 The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the LORD shall not want any good thing. Context: Psalm 34:1 I will bless the LORD at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth. 4 I sought the LORD, and he answered me and delivered me from all […]