Sunday Teaching: Knowing God 11—God Prepares—Exodus 17:8-18:27
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How To Become Wise
(Proverbs 10:1)
This little proverb has much to say about how to be wise. First, it suggests that wise people know that they have much to learn. A child lacking all the experience and perspective of their parents, who turns to their parents for guidance, knows they need to learn. (3 Minutes/700 Words)
Read moreHow God’s Love Is Perfected in You – Let Love Have Its Perfect Work in You (1 John 4:17–18)
How God’s Love Is Perfected in You – Let Love Have Its Perfect Work in You
(1 John 4:17–18)
In this section of 1 John, we are learning to let God's love have its perfect work in us (1 John 4:13-21). Last week we considered the importance of growing in an understanding of God's love (4:13-16). Today, John will explain to us how God's love is perfected in us (4:17-18). (5 Minutes/1400 Words)
Read moreJesus Christ: The Ultimate Man - Part 2
Jesus Christ:
The Ultimate Man
Part 2: Prophet Jesus
This is not the title I normally use of Jesus. Perhaps I've developed an allergy to the title after hearing many say, "Jesus was a good teacher, a prophet, but not God." I reject that. He is God who became flesh to dwell among us (John 1:14). Still, he is the greatest prophet who ever walked the earth. (6 Minutes/1400 Words)
Read more3 Protections for Today's Believers - Part 1 (1 John 2:18-27)
3 Protections for Today's Believers Part 1
(1 John 2:18-27)
Joseph, the youngest son of Jacob, was favored by his father. So much so, he was given a position of power and privilege over his older brothers. God favored Joseph too. He gave him dreams that indicated he'd one day lead his brothers and parents. No one but Joseph believed these dreams, and his brothers despised him because of the favor both God and their father had shown him. (10 Minutes/2600 Words)
Read moreHow to Read More Books
How to Read More Books
Someone recently asked me for advice on how to read more books. They recognized it's wise to acquire wisdom, but struggled to "find the time." (4 Minutes/1000 Words)
Read moreJesus Tests (John 6:6)
Jesus Tests
(John 6:6)
O Lord, You tested Your man. You saw the vast and weary crowd stay deep into the day. You knew they would need food. You knew they had not prepared for a trip of such duration. So you looked at Philip and said, "Where are we to buy bread, so that these people may eat?" (2 Minutes/500 Words)
Read moreArchival Post: Great Leaders Have Good Friends
Great Leaders Have Good Friends
Archival Post
“ I am happy to share this archival post as a reflection on a topic that has been important to me.
I hope you will enjoy either revisiting this topic with a new awareness or reading it for the first time with fresh eyes.”
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Great Leaders Have Good Friends
Walk In Your Father’s Wisdom (Ephesians 5:17-21)
Paul next takes us into the wisdom of our Father, for he is true and right and good. As the designer of humanity, he knows how we are best satisfied. he knows where our deepest joys are found. he offers wisdom to all who will receive it.
Read moreHow To Read Proverbs
How To Read Proverbs
Proverbs can teach you how to live a life of skill. Here, I offer five perspectives to keep in mind when reading the book.
6 Minutes / 1300 Words
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