Practical Proverbial, from Daniel, 10 November 2021. Today’s topic: Clam Up

While he was saying this to me, I bowed with my face toward the ground and was speechless.  Daniel 10:15 (NIV). In this verse, Daniel was overcome with emotion, being in the presence of his Lord and then His angels.  He didn’t know what to say or do other than to simply look down andContinue reading “Practical Proverbial, from Daniel, 10 November 2021. Today’s topic: Clam Up”

Practical Proverbial, from Jonah, 25 March 2021 Today’s topic: Unexpected Miracles

This is the proclamation he issued in Nineveh: “By the decree of the king and his nobles:  Do not let people or animals, herds or flocks, taste anything; do not let them eat or drink. But let people and animals be covered with sackcloth. Let everyone call urgently on God. Let them give up their evil ways and theirContinue reading “Practical Proverbial, from Jonah, 25 March 2021 Today’s topic: Unexpected Miracles”

Practical Proverbial, from Jude, 8 December 2020 Today’s topic: Woe to Us

Woe to them! They have taken the way of Cain; they have rushed for profit into Balaam’s error; they have been destroyed in Korah’s rebellion.  Jude 11 (NIV). Get out your Bible.   If you don’t remember (or don’t know) who Cain, Balaam, and Korah are, we’re going to make some re-introductions.   When we do, take a lookContinue reading “Practical Proverbial, from Jude, 8 December 2020 Today’s topic: Woe to Us”

Practical Proverbial, 19 October. Today’s topic: Balaam’s Donkey Today

They will be paid back with harm for the harm they have done. Their idea of pleasure is to carouse in broad daylight. They are blots and blemishes, reveling in their pleasures while they feast with you. With eyes full of adultery, they never stop sinning; they seduce the unstable; they are experts in greed—an accursed brood! They have leftContinue reading “Practical Proverbial, 19 October. Today’s topic: Balaam’s Donkey Today”