by lighthouse | Oct 28, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 21:20 “The wise store up choice food and olive oil, but fools gulp theirs down.” Interesting statistic: Almost 80% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. Another: Almost 30% of Americans have zero savings.Another: About 80% of Americans have credit card debt. Solomon classifies these Americans very uncomplimentary. With very minor changes in money management these American statistics could easily change. Foolish thinking can certainly change into wise thinking. What category are you or I in?
by lighthouse | Oct 25, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 21:17 “Whoever loves pleasure will become poor; whoever loves wine and olive oil will never be rich.” The pleasures of this world can easily blind many to lead a life seeking the supposed pleasures of life. And why not? Isn’t that what living life is all about? Our Father tells us that is not only foolish thinking—it is extremely detrimental thinking. That thinking will lead to a life of depression and a craving always for more. To live with comfort and peace is to crave a life of the wisdom and knowledge found in obedience to our God. That is the only way to experience the joy and peace of truly living life. Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Oct 24, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 21:5 “The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty. Impetuousness leads to failure. Careful plans or goal setting with commitment leads to success. Never walking alone, never thinking alone, never planning alone will avoid the normal chaos and drama of life on earth. Can the heartaches of life be eliminated? Unfortunately not. Fortunately, our Father is constantly our guide who always keeps us safe and secure. Nothing is better on this earth than living in security.
by lighthouse | Oct 23, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 21:3 “To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.” The short phrase—Attitude is everything—defines this passage. That is what even God cares about. Outward show might impress human nature but it is destructive to a caring heart of love. You and I faithfully give our Savior our heart as we strive to honor Him with our thoughts, words and actions. Our heart is all He wants—He owns everything else.
by lighthouse | Oct 22, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 21:2 “A person may think their own ways are right, but the Lord weighs the heart.” Why do you or I do what we do? Why is the key word. Are we living and doing whatever we do with our talents to please and better ourselves? Or are we living and doing whatever we do with our talents to serve Him and mankind? You and I should never do anything that either hurts His kingdom or our fellow man. Our intent should always operate with an upright heart and clear conscience.
by lighthouse | Oct 21, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 20:27 “The human spirit is the lamp of the Lord that sheds light on one’s inmost being.” Jesus is the Light of the world. He sheds his Light of Truth on you and me. You and I in turn reflect His Light as we live both displaying and expressing the Light reflected off of each of us. We credit the Holy Spirit who lives within every Christian with igniting that glow as we faithfully follow Him because He first loved us and gave Himself for each of us to live in the comfort and peace only He can provide.
by lighthouse | Oct 18, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 20:22 “Do not say, ‘I’ll pay you back for this wrong!” Wait for the Lord, and he will avenge you.” Several times within Scripture God tells every Christian to never seek revenge–Let Him handle whatever the punishment will be. When you or I think we have a right to get back we find ourselves guilty of doing something we should not do and we will have a guilty conscience. God has established Himself as the Righteous Judge and no one else. Please pray for Chuck who learned he has prostate cancer and knows he needs God’s healing hand and he has to fear nothing as he can rest in peace in the arms of His Faithful Savior. Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Oct 17, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 20:19 “A gossip betrays a confidence; so avoid anyone who talks too much.” Humility, an admirable character trait, always includes wise thinking and relatively few thought out words. Wisdom never includes lengthy rambling. Listen carefully, speak carefully. Always have a mindset–am I pleasing my Father as I act and speak?
by lighthouse | Oct 16, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 20:15 “Gold there is, and rubies in abundance, but lips that speak knowledge are a rare jewel.” We all make choices every minute of every day. Those choices are based on how our mind in conjunction with our heart function. Those choices also include the relationship each of us has with our Heavenly Father. We have to ask–are our choices meant to serve ourselves, others or God? Each of our consciences has to answer that question continually as we make the correct, God pleasing and wise choice every minute of every day. God bless our choices.
by lighthouse | Oct 15, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 20:10 “Differing weights and differing measures—-the Lord detests them both.” Purity of character is not only a trait which every Christian should always practice, but it is a character trait which our God expects of each of us. When we deviate from this trait we always find ourselves pleasing ourselves and never pleasing our Heavenly Father. Notice, our Author uses a very strong word in defining God’s attitude toward dishonesty.
by lighthouse | Oct 14, 2024 | Uncategorized
—– Forwarded Message —– From: Richard Waldschmidt Sent: Monday, October 14, 2024 at 08:50:13 AM EDTSubject: We need a Savior Proverbs 20:9 “Who can say, ‘I have kept my heart pure; I am clean and without sin?” None of us can say–I am–to this question. None of us lives without a need for our Savior. Our Father demands perfection and Jesus is our Advocate and only because of Him and His great love for each of us, you and I can raise our hands and say–I am!How we cherish our Savior!
by lighthouse | Oct 11, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 20:7 “The righteous lead blameless lives; blessed are their children after them.” You and I, only because of the sacrificial life, death and resurrection of our Savior are able to appear before our Heavenly Father as the perfection He demands. This Gospel message of grace is of paramount importance for us to teach our children and grandchildren. This message is our eternal salvation. What could be more important? Have a great weekend.
