SCRIPTURE: Proverbs 15:1-17 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. [1] This is just common sense. But its not easy. I have sat through times when I was being ‘attacked’ (my perception), and I wanted to respond with my own harsh word. The truth is, all we do is add fuel…
change my heart
SCRIPTURE: Proverbs 14:19-35 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones. [30] Jesus stresses again and again that what really matters is what is going on in the heart. What we call “life” is the overflow of the heart, so we need to pay careful attention to what is going on…
an open, honest heart
SCRIPTURE: Proverbs 14:1-18 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION The mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning. [6] To seek wisdom is a good thing, but this proverb suggests that sin (like being a mocker) can hinder the discover of wisdom. A mocker is someone who speaks in a derogatory manner, which indicates a closed,…
4 lessons
Special thanks to Jill Hamming from PEI who is writing the devotionals on the readings from Luke (with help from L.E.Porter’s commentary on Luke). SCRIPTURE: Luke 17:1-10 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION Jesus is teaching the disciples here. The first charge is to be careful what you teach. Things that cause people to sin are bound to happen but whoever…
heaven or hell?
Special thanks to Jill Hamming from PEI who is writing the devotionals on the readings from Luke (with help from L.E.Porter’s commentary on Luke). SCRIPTURE: Luke 16:19-31 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION In this parable two men die. A rich man, living in luxury and a poor man, Lazarus, who eats table scraps and has dogs licking his sores. The…
are we ready?
Special thanks to Jill Hamming from PEI who is writing the devotionals on the readings from Luke (with help from L.E.Porter’s commentary on Luke). SCRIPTURE: Luke 16:16-18 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION I never thought before today about how the teaching changed with John the Baptist. Before him we read that people heard about the laws of Moses and the…
the dishonest manager
Special thanks to Jill Hamming from PEI who is writing the devotionals on the readings from Luke (with help from L.E.Porter’s commentary on Luke). SCRIPTURE: Luke 16:1-15 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION This story of the dishonest manger shocking. It seems as if Jesus is commending dishonesty. Obviously we know that is not true as already in 10-13 Jesus talks…
share your crossroads experience
Feel free to post your comments… How has God revealed Himself to you in a real, personal way (otherwise known as God-moments or crossroads experiences)? What do you sense God calling us to be and do as ‘church’?
band leader
For eight years I was privileged to lead the band/music program at Scugog Christian School. It was an amazing experience. I love music, and I loved the opportunity to to the kids (including my own) the joy and gift of music. Below are some YouTube videos of the last concert. In the song “Mission Impossible”…
two sons
Special thanks to Jill Hamming from PEI who is writing the devotionals on the readings from Luke (with help from L.E.Porter’s commentary on Luke). SCRIPTURE: Luke 15:11-32 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION Here is the third parable of Jesus’ response to the leaders complaining about Him spending time with undesirable people. This time there is more emphasis on the behaviour…