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AVOID LAZINESS

“The sluggard craves and gets nothing, but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied.” – Proverbs 13:4. In October 2010, a jobless security worker has won a competition … more

DETESTING LIES

“The LORD detests lying lips, but he delights in men who are truthful.” – Proverbs 12:22. In 2004, CBS News aired a report on 60 Minutes II, claiming that then-President George W. … more

FINDING GRACE IN THE NAMES OF JESUS – PART Five

The grace of Jesus in the name “Jesus of Nazareth” comes from understanding the meaning of this title.  Being “Jesus of Nazareth” indicates that Jesus is Savior, Messiah, … more

KEEP YOUR INTEGRITY

“The integrity of the upright guides them, but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity.” – Proverbs 11:3. Dr. Charles Madison Sarratt was a man of integrity. He was … more

What Matters

“Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers over all wrongs.” – Proverbs 10:12. In 1938 a group of researchers from Harvard University set out to answer the question of what … more

LEARN TO GIVE AND TAKE REBUKE

“Do not rebuke a mocker or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man and he will love you.” – Proverbs 9:8. In his now-famous Letter from a Birmingham Jail, Dr. Martin Luther King … more

He’s Alive

“In their fright the women bowed down with their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; he has risen! Remember how … more

DON’T BE ARROGANT

“To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech.” – Proverbs 8:13. Born into wealth and royalty, Liu He had everything going for … more

FINDING GRACE IN THE NAMES OF JESUS – PART Three

JESUS OF NAZARETH: The Lord Jesus was commonly referred to as Jesus of Nazareth, in both the Gospels and The Acts of the Apostles. In Hebrew Yeshua ha-Notzri (notes-Ree), Jesus the Nazareth-ite. … more

HIS EXECUTION

“Here they crucified him, and with him two others--one on each side and Jesus in the middle. Pilate had a notice prepared and fastened to the cross. It read: JESUS OF NAZARETH, THE KING OF THE … more

FLEE ADULTERY

“For the lips of an adulteress drip honey, and her speech is smoother than oil; but in the end she is bitter as gall, sharp as a double-edged sword.” – Proverbs 5:3-4. In his … more

BEING A GOOD STEWARD

“Honor the LORD with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine.” – Proverbs … more

FINDING WISDOM

“For the LORD gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.” – Proverbs 2:6. Bernard of Clairvaux has been called the "honey-tongued doctor" for his eloquent … more

OVERCOMING TEMPTATION

"My son, if sinners entice you, do not give in to them." - Proverbs 1:10. In 1956, Elvis Presley recorded the hit single, “Heartbreak Hotel,”. It sold over 1 million copies, followed by … more

YESHUA HA-NOTZRI—JESUS THE NAZARETH (THE NAZARITE – Part 2)

One of the most neglected, if not the most overlooked, name of Jesus is the topic of our consideration: Yeshua ha-Notzri or Jesus of Nazareth.  Most Christians are completely unaware that this … more

THE PROUD WILL BE CRUSHED

“Unleash the fury of your wrath, look at every proud man and bring him low, look at every proud man and humble him, crush the wicked where they stand.” – Job 40:12… more

HIS EYES ARE UPON US

“His eyes are on the ways of men; he sees their every step.” – Job 34:21. The web site VisualCapitalist.com had an article entitled “The Most Heavily Surveilled Cities … more

WHEN MONEY OWNS YOU

“If I have put my trust in gold or said to pure gold, 'You are my security,' if I have rejoiced over my great wealth, the fortune my hands had gained, if I have regarded the sun in its radiance … more

THE HOLY SPIRIT WITHIN US

“But it is the spirit in a man, the breath of the Almighty, that gives him understanding.” – Job 32:8. In his book “The Dangerous Act of Worship,” Pastor Mark … more

FINDING GRACE IN THE NAMES OF JESUS – PART ONE

We open this new Study on “Finding Grace in the Names of Jesus” with a comment by Dr. Elmer Ray Masters.  Dr. Masters is an esteemed speaker, author, and theologian.  He Has … more
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