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Empty-Words: Promises that hurt.

February 9, 2009

The words of the wise man state: “Be not rash with your mouth, and let not your heart be hasty to utter any thing before God,” (Ecc.5: 2). Jesus said “Let your words be ‘yes, yes and no, no;’ anything…

Lesson: Is America Next?

February 8, 2009

Reading about the fall of Israel in the Bible, one wonders whether America is about to learn a similar lesson. Are the events that Jesus predicted soon to be upon the world (Mt.24: 21-22)? We could learn from Israel when…

Lesson: Is America Next?

February 8, 2009

Reading about the fall of Israel in the Bible, one wonders whether America is about to learn a similar lesson. Are the events that Jesus predicted soon to be upon the world (Mt.24: 21-22)? We could learn from Israel when…

Be Real: Stop Dreaming.

February 8, 2009

When I was a boy, I dreamed about being a landowner, have six beautiful horses, an enviable carriage and several faithful servants. My dad intended for me to be a blacksmith. If nothing had changed, I would have followed my…

Escape

February 6, 2009

Moses wrote: “Behold, you who have sinned against the Lord, be sure your sin will find you out (Nu.32: 23).” Sin, if it is not corrected, it shall hunt us and disclose us in public. There is no escape (Ps,139:…

Fixed Principles are Needed

February 4, 2009

Power, without fixed principles, is not just threatening Christianity but also the world. Power, like anything else seeking advantage over others, must be controlled by a higher power. Even the highest of powers must be guided by principles that cannot…

Our only Chance

February 2, 2009

Isaiah, long ago, wrote that the eye had not seen nor the ear heard what God had prepared for those that waited on Him (64: 4). Paul encouraged that God would supply all our needs (Phi.4: 1). Jesus promised that…

Owner’s Rights

February 1, 2009

The question that is at the heart of our economy is, “Do we demand or are we in demand?” Every one in the USA should ask, “Am I a problem solver or am I a part of the problem?” By…

Trust in Self

February 1, 2009

Proverbs 03: 5-6 states: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will direct your path.” To complete this thought add Psalm 146: 3-4, “Do…

Things turn bad?

January 31, 2009

We are learning the hard way that good people do things that turn bad for us. That is when the rule of mercy should kick in because mercy begets mercy (Mt.5: 7). We put people in charge with good intentions;…