In chapter three of the letter by James, he affirms the difference that true faith will make to those who love to speak. Teachers of the faith will employ their tongues very differently to how they had before salvation – especially so in the moment of teaching, but also in their conversations with the ‘less […]
True faith makes a difference (Part 1)
The book of James demonstrates how vast a change true faith brings to the life of a saint. In James chapter 1, the following changes are evident: True faith makes a difference in how you handle life’s struggles (1:2-4). True faith makes a difference in the wisdom you pursue (1:5-8). True faith makes a difference […]
Help for money-troubled hearts
We all probably feel a little bit like the one in Proverbs bewailing his lack of interest in lady wisdom and now feeling the pinch. From boring financial experts to sensational money-personalities we might have been adverse to sitting down and working out a sensible financial plan. Unless your parents taught you the Biblical wisdom […]
Q&A while stuck at home
As a pastor and teacher I love Question & Answer sessions. The teacher in me loves to share knowledge that I might have learned from my studies that is not commonly known, and the pastor in me wants to know the questions that each one has, because it helps me minister to each in ways […]
The Ancient of Days
Three times in Daniel 7, God is referred to as “The Ancient of Days”. This phrase combines God’s eternality into the past with His perfect wisdom to be qualified to judge the world. As I looked, thrones were placed, and the Ancient of Days took his seat; his clothing was white as snow, and the […]
Seek understanding
In disagreements, the difference between a smooth flowing conversation and a fight, often comes down to how each of the participants subconsciously move between “knowledge” and “understanding”. A wise man will always place understanding before knowledge, viewing understanding as the key to knowledge. He is not only concerned about what he already knows and understands, […]
A better wisdom
Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom. But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast and be false to the truth. This is not the wisdom that comes down from above, but is earthly, […]
A new way to think
The book of Psalm is a rather comprehensive collection of how believers live in this world. For a believer, life in this world is a place and time to worship God with great exaltation, but is also a place and time to sense the severe effects of sin and pour out our hearts to God. […]
Two Ways to Live
Psalm 1 is a favourite on many levels. Placed first in the Psalter, it acts like a flagship for the rest of the Psalms, offering decisive direction before embarking in this rest of the collection of Psalms. Psalm 1 offers wisdom on the two options each person has on how to live life. The one […]
The one things that will get your life on track and keep it so
How can a young man keep his way pure Psalm 119:9a (ESV) This question is not just a casual question of a young man living a pure life and passively hoping to keep it that way. Rather, it is a question of a young man looking down the path of his life, realising that he […]
God is wonderful in counsel
We know that God is the “Wonderful Counsellor” (Is 9:6), but we often take that to be a mere spiritual comfort rather than a practical call to listen and follow His instruction. Perhaps the most beautiful description of God’s wisdom and counsel is this: This also comes from the LORD of hosts;he is wonderful in […]
Tips on getting older
Getting older is not for the weak. Unfortunately, weakness is one of the symptoms of getting older. Such frustrations imply that the Bible probably has much to say about said topic. Indeed, God has much to say on getting older. Expository sermon series can be preached on these verses, but at the very least, we […]
A better parent for your children
It is at least stereotypically true that those without children think they would be better parents for your children, but once they have children of their own their realise that they too need better parents for their children. The book of Proverbs is that better parent. Whether you are a single parent raising your children […]
I need a good friend and you need me to be a good friend
We are simply too selfish (Pro 18:1), too limited in understanding (Pro 18:2), and too foolish (Pro 12:15) to think we can go through life without some serious input from some good friends. The first obvious benefit of having some good friends is spiritual growth. Just like your physical body doesn’t grow when some of […]
“I think” VS “God said”
Too much of spiritual discussion between Christians fall into the “I think” category instead of the “God said” category. Because we are weak in specific Bible knowledge and strong in our opinion, we often say things to other Christians that could be much improved on. There is a subtle satisfaction that comes from staying on […]