Good decision-making ∙ Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding. – Proverbs 14:33 Proverbs 2:2-11 2 Tune your ears to wisdom, and concentrate on understanding. 3 Cry out for insight, and ask for understanding. 4 Search for them as you would for silver; seek them like hidden treasures. 5 Then you willContinue reading “Good decision-making ∙”
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I have learned to be content ∙
I have learned to be content ∙ I have learned to be content in any circumstance. – Philippians 4:11 Philippians 4:10-13 10 How I praise the Lord that you are concerned about me again. I know you have always been concerned for me, but you didn’t have the chance to help me. 11 Not thatContinue reading “I have learned to be content ∙”
At the crossroads ∙∙
At the crossroads ∙∙ Ask where the old, reliable paths are. Ask where the path is that leads to blessing and follow it. If you do, you will find rest for your souls. – Jeremiah 6:16 Jeremiah 6:16-19 16 This is what the LORD says: “Stop at the crossroads and look around. Ask for theContinue reading “At the crossroads ∙∙”
The patron saint of mediocrity ∙∙
The patron saint of mediocrity ∙∙ But when anything is exposed by the light, it becomes visible, for the light makes everything visible. – Ephesians 5:13-14 John 3:19-21 19 God’s light came into the world, but people loved the darkness more than the light, for their actions were evil. 20 All who do evil hateContinue reading “The patron saint of mediocrity ∙∙”
Seek the presence
Seek the presence Throughout the days of Saul, we paid no regard to it. – 1 Chronicles 13:3 1 Chronicles 13:1-4 1 David consulted with all his officials, including the generals and captains of his army. 2 Then he addressed the entire assembly of Israel as follows: “If you approve and if it is theContinue reading “Seek the presence”