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“Pride comes before the fall”—Proverb 16:18 Another translation adds the attitude before falling; “Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall. (NKJV) Pride tarnishes all the good done through us by God when we think we did all by ourselves.  … Continue reading →

Just yesterday we reverently sang; “You can have it all” in worship to our Lord. But I confess that when I sing the chorus; I wonder if the words are still too inadequate for the One who already owns it … Continue reading →

From the womb to the tomb we will hear a multitude of voices flow in and out of our ears. The voice we depend on at birth was heard from the womb with joyful anticipation of our birth. We loved … Continue reading →

There was once a woman who came to our church with her three young boys.  She was a relative of a family who were faithful members and attenders.  At first, all seemed well.  Her husband come later and gave his … Continue reading →

The phrase, “the sins of the father are visited upon the children,” is a proverb meaning that a parent’s bad actions or mistakes can cause suffering for their children. The saying originates from biblical passages in Exodus and Deuteronomy, where God states that he will punish … Continue reading →

For most of us these days, the phrase, “you reap what you sow” might only be understood by farmers.  This phrase also comes froman ancient proverb of which many stories have been told with the moral of “future consequences are … Continue reading →

Watching toddlers in safe environments is interesting and amusing to see. But as parents; it can be frustrating.  At first, toddlers going from crawling and scooting across the floor will pull up to the sofa, and reach out for a … Continue reading →

More than one general has won a battle but afterwards lost the war because of pride or carelessness, and God didn’t want King Asa to fall into that trap.  Many kings, presidents, and other leaders come to power with good … Continue reading →

How great it is to be known as someone who did what was right in the eyes of God— because of their love and awe for God!  Historically, kings come and go; conquer and command; build up or tear down; … Continue reading →