Do you know the easiest way to find out what is most important to a person? Look at his life. How does he spend his time? How does she spend her money? What does he say? What does she do? It may be true that you can’t judge a book by its cover, but you can tell a lot about a person’s inside from how they act on the outside. And, let’s be clear. I’m not talking ...
Faith
It’s what’s inside that matters.
You know, it’s easy to say things….or write them. Most of the people who read these words don’t know me. I can say anything here, and many of you will never know if what I write is true of how I live, of what I believe. If it isn’t, it’s deceitful, and so am I. Proverbs 26:23 says, “Like a coating of silver dross on earthenware are fervent lips with an ...
Refinement
Refining is not an easy process, especially for the things that are being refined. Grains are refined by grinding and sifting. Silver is refined by fire. And we are refined in much the same way. Isaiah 48:10 says, “See, I have refined you, though not as silver; I have tested you in the furnace of affliction.” Ouch. The refining process is usually painful. So ...
Hope Lasts.
Sometimes it really does seem like the darkness is winning. Sometimes it seems like cheaters do prosper after all. Sometimes it seems like the easy way is better than the right way. But don’t you believe it. “Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always be zealous for the fear of the Lord. There is surely a future hope for you, and your hope will not ...