Today’s Scripture: Proverbs 23:7 ESV: for he is like one who is inwardly calculating. “Eat and drink!” he says to you, but his heart is not with you. Whose heart is really with you? We are encouraged in Proverbs 23 to observe carefully. This requires careful observance of the words and the will of God. I can trust God alone. I know I cannot trust ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Proverbs 23:1 ESV: When you sit down to eat with a ruler, observe carefully what is before you, When you observe carefully do you see the desires of God or are you blinded by your own desires or those of others? This 23rd Proverb has many warnings for us as to where we direct our heart and eyes. As I read these verses I ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Proverbs 22:9 ESV: Whoever has a bountiful eye will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor. Can you see what you have bountifully? Do you trust that the LORD has given you something, a “bread” to give away? Our “bounties” may be different but they are bountiful. What have you been given? Do you somehow think that ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16 ESV: So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. This world is always looking for something new. In a business meeting this week I was asked if I had something new. I shocked the prospective clients and myself with my quick and emphatic ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1 ESV: This is now the second letter that I am writing to you, beloved. In both of them I am stirring up your sincere mind by way of reminder, Thank you Peter for reminding me that this God breathed Word was written to me. Deep abiding love is found in the words written to you and me. I must remember that these ... Continue Reading »