Read Reflect This passage may sound straightforward, but when put into practice it can become more of a challenge. We all want to be “good people” who offer a helping hand to others, whether it’s through making soup at our local soup kitchen or paying for the person’s order behind us in the drive-thru line. […]
Read More grace, forgivenessRead Reflect This passage challenges me. For most of my life, I felt it was important to be friends with everyone. Yet here we read that we shouldn’t be friends with anyone who rebels against God (v 21). Let’s face it, many popular world views fly in the face of what the Lord says is […]
Read More friends, challenge, wisdomRead Reflect Most of us are not in a position of authority like King Solomon, where we sit and judge cases brought before us day by day. However there is plenty in this passage that we can apply to our daily lives. Fairness is important in every situation, but it really takes centre stage when […]
Read More consequences, truth, fairnessRead Reflect Honesty and hard work: these values were once coveted, but in mainstream society today they have lost their lustre. Life is fast paced, honesty is often blurred with half-truths in order to achieve desired results, and hard work is quickly abandoned in favour of easier routes that promise the same end goal. Here […]
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Read Reflect Each of us is in charge of tending to what God has put before us. From our homes to our jobs to our families, sometimes the work to maintain these areas of our lives is relentless. There are days when I wake up and my to-do list immediately starts rolling through my mind […]
Read More focus, hard workRead Reflect I love reading just about anything that is written in a lively, interesting way. You can add intriguing documentaries to that list as well. Learning about a wide range of topics, discovering new things and expanding our knowledge is a quest that many of us enjoy, especially when it’s as easy as clicking […]
Read More knowing God, mysteryRead Reflect All too often we want people to know our accomplishments in order to gain acceptance into certain circles, satisfying our ego and solidifying our social status. It’s a pride-filled exercise that, while possibly putting us in places we wish to be, we should be wary of. Jesus warns that everyone who exalts himself […]
Read More pride, recognition, humilityGossip is in our face continually when we turn on the television, look through social media or read a magazine. Entertainment conglomerates make their living by reporting on gossip about our favourite celebs, high-profile politicians and royalty.
Read More relationships, integrity, gossipIn a world where lip-service, distorted truths and blatant fabrications dominate the Internet and every “alt-media” piece going, it’s difficult to know what is real and what isn’t. This uncertainty has created mounting frustration and a widespread yearning for authenticity, whether it’s from news sources, the restaurant we’re dining at, or the people we surround ourselves with.
Read More relationships, words, authenticityBalance; it’s the key message in this passage and something that’s required in practically every facet of our lives in order to live peacefully. We’re told to work hard, but not so hard that we’re missing out on time with our families. We’re told to stay active, but it’s important to recognize when our bodies and minds need a break.
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