Rebellion and Arrogance

by | Apr 13, 2011 | faith

Today’s Readings: I Sam 14, I Chron 4, II Cor 13 My Scripture Verse for Today:  I Sam 15:22-23 But Samuel replied: does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifice as much as in obeying the voice of the LORD? To obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed...

In One Ear and Out the Other

by | Apr 8, 2011 | faith

Today’s Readings:  I Sam 3-5, Psalm 77, 2 Cor 8 My verse for the day:  I Sam 3:19 The LORD was with Samuel as he grew up, and he let none of his words fall to the ground. I love my parents. They’re awesome!  And as an adult, their words are important to...

Rethinking Splendor

by | Mar 31, 2011 | faith

Psalm 49:16-17 Do not be overawed when a man grows rich, when the splendor of his house increases; for he will take nothing with him when he dies, his splendor will not descend with him. When I read this verse and chose it to journal on today, my original intent was...

Financial Wisdom from the book of Proverbs

by | Oct 29, 2010 | debt, loans

Thought I’d share a little ancient wisdom for you to ponder today. “In the house of the wise are stores of choice food and oil, but a foolish man devours all he has.”  Proverbs 21:20  (NIV) “The poor are always ruled over by the rich, so...

Discipline

by | Aug 15, 2010 | debt, weight management

Now this is an area where I struggle.  I’ve fought it nearly all my life.  I like to think that I’m spontaneous and fun-loving, and a bit free-spirited, so discipline is not a quality I’ve sought to acquire over the last 47 years. And isn’t it...