“Readers are Leaders” The cloke that I left at Troas with Carpus, when thou comest, bring with thee, and the books, but especially the parchments. 2 Timothy 4:13 “Readers are Leaders” It is a thoughtful statement. As learned as Paul was, he continued to read the Bible (Parchments) and books. This is a good example forContinue reading “Readers Are Leaders”
Category Archives: Counseling for the Soul
After Election Thoughts
After Election Thoughts No matter if your candidate won or not, life goes on. Congratulations to both candidates for their effort. Kudos to Mr Trump. Consider this short list of things to continue or to begin doing in the coming days. Read the Bible. Psalm 119:105 teachers: “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet,Continue reading “After Election Thoughts”
Overcoming Addiction
Overcoming Addiction All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any. I Corinthians 6:12 Between health-care, lost work productivity, and crimes, addictions are costing America greatly. Drugabuse.com says that $295 billion is lost to Tobacco,Continue reading “Overcoming Addiction”
Starting the New Year Right
This article was posted a year ago but is still helpful to those heading to school in the next few days. Starting the New School Year Right The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want. Proverbs 21:5 You may enjoy this humorous story asContinue reading “Starting the New Year Right”
Too Much of a Good Thing
Too Much of a Good Thing Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it. Proverbs 25:16 Hundreds, perhaps thousands of books have been written about dieting. Eat this. Do not eat that. Stick with Carbs. Avoid carbs. Go protein. No meat. No bread. Continue reading “Too Much of a Good Thing”
The Friend Who Finally Opened the Door
Prayers of Importunity I say unto you, Though he will not rise and give him, because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he will rise and give him as many as he needeth. Luke 11:8 I love it when church members describe with excitement that they are seeing God answer prayers in theirContinue reading “The Friend Who Finally Opened the Door”
Embracing the Day
Embracing the Day Then said she, Sit still, my daughter, until thou know how the matter will fall: for the man will not be in rest, until he have finished the thing this day. Ruth 3:18 Boaz was on a mission of love. Ruth was suspended hopeful in apprehension. Naomi speaks words truth and comfort. Continue reading “Embracing the Day”
Elevate Your Head
Elevate Your Head And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence. Colossians 1:18 This sounds like medical advice, but it is also a practical reality of our humanity. As humans we tend to elevate yourContinue reading “Elevate Your Head”
Why A Christian School?
Why A Christian School? Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. Psalm 1:1 The idea of education is rooted in Biblical principles. Many schools throughout history were started with the purpose of teachingContinue reading “Why A Christian School?”
Wimps, Women, and Children
Wimps, Women, and Children But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel. I Timothy 5:8 The Lord has given and set in order His own design for the home. The first example is Adam and EveContinue reading “Wimps, Women, and Children”
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