by lighthouse | Aug 12, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 15:16 “Better a little with the fear of the Lord than great wealth with turmoil.” Our human nature has a strong desire for excess in popularity, toys, looks, income, cars, real estate and anything else on this earth which seems to bring more pleasure than the other guy has. All of these seeing pleasures can be blessings or they can be a curse. What makes the difference? Our relationship with our Heavenly Father. When my or your bond with our God is strong all else is appreciated but not primary. Praise God for your blessings but never let them rule you.
by lighthouse | Aug 9, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 15:15 “All the days of the oppressed are wretched, but the cheerful heart has a continual feast.” Why be depressed when our lives can be lived as if we were enjoying a continual feast? That is quite a picture our Heavenly Father paints. Because of His grace, even in this life, we can enjoy, even as we are going through trials and disappointments, the never-ending comfort, peace and hope because we have a tight relationship with our amazing God. Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Aug 8, 2024 | Uncategorized
—– Forwarded Message —– From: Richard Waldschmidt Sent: Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 09:07:27 AM EDTSubject: Be wise Proverbs 15:14 “The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.” Walk with God gaining wisdom with every step you take. Never let your mouth betray the steps you know you should take. It is so easy to allow our mouth to contradict our faith filled heart. Always pray for God to guide your steps, your mouth and your heart.
by lighthouse | Aug 8, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 15:14 “The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.” Walk with God gaining wisdom with every step you take. Never let your mouth betray the steps you know you should take. It is so easy to allow our mouth to contradict our faith filled heart. Always pray for God to guide your steps, your mouth and your heart.
by lighthouse | Aug 7, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 15:7 “The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but the hearts of fools are not upright.” Humble confidence should be a character trait of every Christian. That character trait should be evident so others conclude—I want that too and how do I get it? How? Open one’s heart and allow God to enter. Study Scripture and let God’s grace stabilize a person’s live so peace and hope thrive. There is nothing better. There is no greater treasure.
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?
by lighthouse | Jul 29, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 14:32 “When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down, but even in death the righteous seek refuge in God.” Because of sin life on earth is a struggle. There are only two ways to handle the struggles: Become depressed, anxious, run and suffer deeper consequences living with regrets or realize life on earth is full of struggles but God is by our side either holding our hand or carrying each of us. One relies on our selves, the other relies on our Savior. The wiser is without question relying on our Savior.
