Listen and Live
Introducing Ecclesiastes (4 of 5) In Ecclesiastes the Preacher presents us with the same counsel that God does in the book of Isaiah. “Ho! Every one who thirsts, come to the waters; and you who have no money come, buy and eat. Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost. “Why do you […]
As Good As Your Word
Matthew 5: The Sermon on the Mount (19) Pray Psalm 145.1-3.I will extol You, my God, O King;And I will bless Your name forever and ever.Every day I will bless You,And I will praise Your name forever and ever.Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised;And His greatness is unsearchable. Sing joyfully Psalm 145.1-3.(Brother James’ Air: The Lord’s My […]
A Common Complaint
People in Ministry (1) Then all the craftsmen who were doing all the work of the sanctuary came, each from the work he was doing, and they spoke to Moses, saying, “The people bring much more than enough for the service of the work which the LORD commanded us to do.” Exodus 36.4, 5 No time for […]
Living Under the Sun
Worldliness is a constant threat and challenge for Christians. Embracing worldly ideas and ways can undermine our faith and distract us from loving Jesus. And it can happen to the best of us. Today’s excerpt from The Kingdom Turn is found on pages 33 and 34: “In the book of Ecclesiastes Solomon is at pains to persuade […]
Consequences
Acts 27:39–44 (ESV) Now when it was day, they did not recognize the land, but they noticed a bay with a beach, on which they planned if possible to run the ship ashore. So they cast off the anchors and left them in the sea, at the same time loosening the ropes that tied the […]