1 Chronicles 16:34 O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good; for his mercy endureth forever. Context: 1 Chronicles 16:1-2 And they brought in the ark of God and set it inside the tent that David had pitched for it, and they offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before God. 2And when David […]
Romans 16:17 Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. Context: Romans 16:18 For such persons do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites, and by smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive. From […]
Proverbs 20:3 It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling. Context: Proverbs 20:2 The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoso provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul. From the lexicon: Cease=sit still. Strife= controversy, disputes. Foolish=perverse, silly. Meddling=will […]
Context: James 5:12 But above all, my brothers, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or by any other oath, but let your “yes” be yes and your “no” be no, so that you may not fall under condemnation…James 5:16 Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that […]
Some thoughts on a Monday in mid-January, by Nancy Miles As I write this, we are halfway through Monday, half-way through January, almost halfway through winter (unless you, like me, live in the great Northeast. But we are still making progress! ). How are you all doing? Personally, I am gathering my forces and my […]