“Now then, my children, listen to me; blessed are those who keep my ways. 33 Listen to my instruction and be wise; do not disregard it. 34 Blessed are those who listen to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at my doorway. 35 For those who find me find life and receive favor from the Lord. 36 But those who fail to find me harm themselves; all who hate me love death. ~Proverbs 8:32-36
These past two years, as I have studied various religions, I have recognized a pattern. When people stop reading the Word of God and start relying solely on the words of the religious leaders, the sect quickly takes a sharp turn in a different direction. The outcome is the same, the leaders tend to become egotistical, taking on the role of godly dictator while the members of the sect become disillusioned, apathetic, poor in spirit and often poor in the pocketbook, while the leaders increase…
A good reminder as we begin a new year! If it is your desire to create Heaven on Earth, then it is your responsibility to make the choices leading to your desired outcome. Practicing inner peace, kindness, gratitude, brotherly love, and being a good earth steward will need to be cultivated on a daily basis. Wishing the best for you in 2026!
Do not say, "I'll pay you back for this wrong!" Wait for the Lord, and he will avenge you. Proverbs 20:22 Another one of those ancient reminders to "let go and let God." How many times have you held onto anger, bitterness and thoughts of revenge? Then one day, you were able to let go and feel forgiveness? The anger keeps us awake at night, affects clarity and tears up the digestive system. Our muscles tighten and the adrenalines go on overload. Sickness is on…
I will praise the Lord, who counsels me; even at night my heart instructs me. I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken. Psalm 16:7-8
What experience has most shaped your spiritual life? Your stories are welcome in the comment section!
Yet another of God's promises... "Whoever is kind to the poor, lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done." ~ Proverbs 19:17
This past year I started a new practice. Before I start to study important information, I now stop first and take a few breaths to calm my mind. Then I pray for guidance to understand and remember what I am reading. The difference in my retention and also "coincidentally" coming across supporting detail in other documents and videos has been striking. I've really enjoyed discovering these wisdom zingers as I've been reading through Psalms and Proverbs. This one reflects my new study habit. The heart…
When you send love to others, it ripples forth like a drop of water in a lake. The effects will ripple farther than you can imagine. How will you send forth ripples of love today?
