A Meditation on Proverbs 8 Proverbs 8 teaches us that God used wisdom to establish the world (Prov 8:22-31). This truth highlights the significance of divine wisdom, which we need to perform any important task in life (Prov. 8:15-16). Moreover, we should pursue happiness by seeking wisdom because true happiness does not come from wealth,Continue reading “The Pursuit of Happiness”
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A Guarded Heart
מִֽכָּל־מִ֭שְׁמָר נְצֹ֣ר לִבֶּ֑ךָ כִּֽי־מִ֝מֶּ֗נּוּ תֹּוצְאֹ֥ות חַיִּֽים׃ Above all what you need to guard, guard your heart Because from it springs the streams of life [ my translation of Proverbs 4:23.] This proverb is one of the most important sayings in the book of Proverbs because it presents a central truth of the ChristianContinue reading “A Guarded Heart”
Joy That Renews: A devotional from Psalms to refresh your life every day by Steve Akerson
Joy That Renews: A devotional from Psalms to refresh your life every day by Steve Akerson My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is a great devotional book on Psalms. The author picks one specific verse from each Psalm and reflects on it. Most selected verses are simply joyful. However, the author sometimes reflects onContinue reading “Joy That Renews: A devotional from Psalms to refresh your life every day by Steve Akerson”
My Soul
I have a soul, and it has needs! Like the body, my soul has needs: a need to be quiet, a need for peace, and a need for a lord or god. In fact, I realized that I couldn’t be the ultimate lord of my soul. A soul without a lord is an unstable soul.Continue reading “My Soul”
Blessings Flow
Genesis 12:2 & Ezekiel 47:12. If you take the time to reflect on God’s plan of Redemption, your faith will grow beyond yourself. Moreover, the path of blessings will not be one way anymore. That is from God to you. Instead, every blessing flowing from God will indeed evoke you to bless your neighbor. Thus,Continue reading “Blessings Flow”
Out of Egypt 3: Egypt in the US
At any rate, thank God they are few today, but what about tomorrow?!
Out of Egypt 2: Contrast
Usually, they expect to hear something along the lines of a different culture, lifestyle, or even economic difference.
Out of Egypt 1: More than a Place
For a long time, I thought that Egypt was just a place. A place of disappointment and struggle, a place of slavery where your dreams fade and die. In reality, however, Egypt is something more profound and disturbing. Something deep inside each one of us. Your Egypt wants to hunt you down every time youContinue reading “Out of Egypt 1: More than a Place”
I Am Not Alone
Being fatherless is cruel and being away from my home is painful.
The Majesty of Calmness: Insights
Insights from Jordon, William George, The Majesty of Calmness. • The man who is calm does not selfishly isolate himself from the world, for he is intensely interested in all that concerns the welfare of humanity. His calmness is but a Holy of Holies into which he can retire from the world to get strengthContinue reading “The Majesty of Calmness: Insights”
Out of Egypt 