Archive | January 2012
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A Character Portrait of Christ
Suggested Reading: Matthew 12:15-21 One of the outstanding features of the Gospel of Matthew is how he would often connect what Jesus said and did to the fulfillment of a prophecy. Here he says, “This was to fulfil what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah…“ This prophecy was written about 600-700 years before the time [...]
Good Leaders Don’t Reject Correction
Scripture Reference: Proverbs 10:17 Whoever heeds discipline shows the way to life Being open to correction is one of the signs of good leadership. Good leaders are humble enough to understand that they are not perfect; they don’t know it all and they need the advice of others. They are accountable to those they lead. [...]
Let us Eat and Drink for Tomorrow we Die
Scripture Reference: Isaiah 22:12-14 These words have become quite the cliché even to the point that some believe it is an American Proverb! Since this phrase is often quoted out of the context from which it is written in the Bible, it is also given to much misinterpretation. In order to understand the purpose of [...]
Giving Credit where Credit is Due
Scripture Reference: Psalm 28:6-9 The Bible teaches us to give credit where credit is due: Give to everyone what you owe them: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor (Romans 13:7). This is only being honest. Isn’t it dishonest to take credit for anything [...]
New Beginnings: A Story about a Garden and a Desert
As 2011 drew to a close and the New Year dawned, I reflected on my own new beginning with the Lord. I took the time to go through some of the notes I wrote right in the beginning of my journey with the Lord and I discovered this note written on the 1st Day of February [...]
