by lighthouse | Aug 6, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 15:6 “The house of the righteous contains great treasure, but the income of the wicked brings ruin.” Is your house 1000 square feet with no garage or 10,000 square feet with a 5 stall heated garage? Neither guarantee contentedness or happiness. How about your investment accounts or lack of them? How about your position on the ladder of “success”? How about your relationship with your Heavenly Father? That absolutely matters! Living and knowing the grace of our Heavenly Father is the greatest treasure possible—if you have it–you couldn’t be more blessed. Enjoy!!
by lighthouse | Aug 5, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 15:4 “The soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.” Your or my intent when speaking should never be to crush but to teach. Discipline is essential but humiliating accomplishes nothing positive for a person. Therefore, while truth is essential it must be partnered with an understanding of purpose for the wisdom being expressed.
by lighthouse | Aug 2, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 15:3 “The eyes of the Lord are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good.” I am in trouble—God is watching me all the time. I am in a constant state of protection—God is watching me all the time. Would we rather have God leave us every once in a while so we can be on our own? That would be a tragic mistake. God watches over me 100% of the time–nothing could be better. Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Aug 1, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 15:2 “The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.” Always carefully think before you speak. When we just speak with no careful thought prior to expressing ourselves we betray ourselves and any display of sound character. We never want to be classified as a fool; and we won’t be if we think before we speak.
by lighthouse | Jul 31, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 15:1 “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” Always have self control because if one doesn’t there will be regretful words which will hurt both the person speaking and the person spoken to. If one is angry, the best thing to do is nothing. Wait, maybe even wait for a long period of time, maybe never respond because a person out of control will remain out of control and regrets are the only result.
by lighthouse | Jul 30, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 14:34 “Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin condemns any people.” The introductory ceremony of the Olympics could not have been more depraved. God was mocked. Why would anyone intentionally make such an introduction while the outstanding athletes are about to compete after much long hard work? At times man is as deprived as deprived gets. Fortunately, there was also a large group who sang and gave glory to our Creator. So, as usual mankind produced a faithful honor to God by some and a dishonor by others. The question is: where do you and I stand?
