The fight for faith

1 Timothy 6:11 (part of our Bible reading plan today) says, But as for you, O man of God, flee these things. Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness. John Piper, in a sermon, “Battling the Unbelief of Covetousness” In the end covetousness destroys the soul in hell. The reason I am sure that this destruction … More The fight for faith

The mouth of the righteous is a fountain not a factory

A longer-than-usual post today, but may these insights from John Piper bless you, dear reader, as you come to Proverbs 10 today. John Piper on Proverbs 10:11 (entire sermon text included here) Several things are clear and lie right on the surface of today’s text. The first obvious thing is that God is a lover … More The mouth of the righteous is a fountain not a factory

Spurgeon: The broad wall

In Nehemiah 3, in our Bible reading plan today, we read of the section-by-section, gate-by-gate repair of the broken walls and gates of Jerusalem.  This was a group project, demonstrating their collective desire to see the wall restored. Spurgeon helps us see a spiritual dimension to this wall. C. H. Spurgeon, Morning and Evening, on Nehemiah … More Spurgeon: The broad wall

August 10 Luke 16:10-18

August 10  Luke 16:10-18 (esv) 10 “One who is faithful in a very little is also faithful in much, and one who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much. 11 If then you have not been faithful in the unrighteous wealth, who will entrust to you the true riches? 12 And if you have … More August 10 Luke 16:10-18

August 10 Proverbs 10:1-16

August 10  Proverbs 10:1-16 (ESV) The Proverbs of Solomon 10:1 The proverbs of Solomon.  A wise son makes a glad father,  but a foolish son is a sorrow to his mother. 2 Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit,  but righteousness delivers from death. 3 The Lord does not let the righteous go hungry,  but he thwarts the … More August 10 Proverbs 10:1-16

August 10 Nehemiah 3

August 10  Nehemiah 3 (ESV) Rebuilding the Wall 3:1 Then Eliashib the high priest rose up with his brothers the priests, and they built the Sheep Gate. They consecrated it and set its doors. They consecrated it as far as the Tower of the Hundred, as far as the Tower of Hananel. 2 And next to him … More August 10 Nehemiah 3

The fight for faith

In our Bible reading plan today, 1 Timothy 6:6-11 says, But godliness with contentment is great gain, 7 for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world. 8 But if we have food and clothing, with these we will be content. 9 But those who desire to be rich fall into … More The fight for faith