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Morning Musings: Proverbs 26:4-5

January 8, 2018January 8, 2018Leave a comment

“Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you be like him yourself. Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own eyes.” (ESV)

One of the most common criticisms of the Bible (usually made by people who have either not read it at all or else not read it closely) is that it is full of contradictions. Places like this give these folks a great deal of ammunition. At first read and even second and third, this is obviously a contradiction. As one commentator noted, if these verses were located in different parts of the Bible it would seem the contradictory nature was exceedingly obvious. Read the rest…

Morning Musings: 2 Timothy 3:12

January 5, 2018January 5, 2018Leave a comment

“Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.” (ESV – Read the chapter)

Here is another place where we get realism instead of encouragement. Yet how important is this reminder for those who are following Jesus? If you want to follow Jesus well, you are going to face persecution of some kind. In fact, if you’re not facing at least some amount of persecution, you may want to look at how you’re doing in the faith. Read the rest…

Morning Musings: 2 Timothy 3:1

January 3, 2018January 2, 2018Leave a comment

“But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty.” (ESV – Read the chapter)

This is something we see emphasized more indirectly in John’s Revelation as well. The closer we get to the end of this world, the worse things will get; the worse people will get. Read the rest…

Moring Musings: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

January 1, 2018January 1, 2018Leave a comment

As this new year dawns, I am now six months into this venture. It came after a long period of thinking about it, with much encouragement from several sources, most notably my beautiful bride. Thus far it has proved to be more work than I imagined, but also more satisfying. I love to write and this provides an outlet for that. More importantly, you, the good folks who take time out of your day several times a week to read what I have to say, make it possible. Thank you for your time, your thoughts, and your willingness to share when something has struck your fancy. I am looking forward to what the future brings. Happy New Year! Here is 2018’s inaugural Morning Musing. And stay tuned for yesterday’s sermon this afternoon. We’ll talk about how to have the best new year yet. Blessings to you!

“As for the rich in this present age, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes in the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy. They are to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share, thus storing up treasure for themselves as a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.” (ESV – Read the chapter)

To borrow a bit from an idea that Andy Stanley has been proclaiming for several years, there is nothing inherently wrong with being rich. The problem is that most people who are rich aren’t very good at it. Most rich people think their resources are primarily for them. They think they own them. They think they can do with them mostly as they please. If that’s how you are being rich, you’re not doing it right. Read the rest…

Morning Musings: Psalm 119:67, 71

December 29, 2017December 20, 2017Leave a comment

“Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I keep your word. . . .It is good for me that I was afflicted, that I might learn your statutes.” (ESV – Read the chapter)

Doing things the easy way is always…easy. Unfortunately, we don’t often take the easy way. In fact, I suspect most of us can honestly say we don’t ever take the easy way. But, this doesn’t mean the hard way can’t still turn out good. Read the rest…