“Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.” Proverbs 16:18 Megalomania: -Obsession with the exercise of power, especially in regards to the domination of others. – Delusion about one’s own power or importance. How would you describe success? Webster’s says this: The accomplishment of an aim or purpose, the attainment of popularity or […]
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For a Child will be born to us, a Son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. There will be no end to the increase of His government or of peace, On the throne
“If you stood before the Lord, King of the Universe today, and He asked you: “Why should I let you into Heaven?” What would you say? My nephew, Ryan Nemets, died unexpectedly & tragically last week. It could’ve been more tragic. The biggest question I had was not how he died, but where he
“For none of us lives for ourselves alone, and none of us dies for ourselves alone.” Romans 14:7 ” A winter’s day, In a deep and dark December, I am alone, Gazing from my window to the streets below, I am a rock, I am an island. I’ve built walls, A fortress deep and mighty,
In Him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” John 1:4,5 In nature there is a common phenomenon whereby certain plants and animals turn towards the direction of the light for nourishment. This phenomenon is known as positive phototaxis, and
“For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time for my departure is near. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not
“But when Sanballat, Tobiah, the Arabs, the Ammonites and the people of Ashdod heard that the repairs to Jerusalem’s walls had gone ahead and that the gaps were being closed, they were very angry. They all plotted together to come and fight against Jerusalem and stir up trouble against it. But we prayed to our
“Rejoice always, Pray continually, Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1Thess 5:16-18 It takes thoughtful, intentional consideration to be thankful. As the banner in the header reads: “Remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for.” What are you thankful
Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. Ephesians 5:1, 2 Recently, we were blessed with a tremendous gift: a 40 year old Kimball upright piano. The previous
“Jesus entered the temple area and drove out all who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the benches of those selling doves.” Matthew 21:12 If I asked you the question: “Who would you say is the most radical person you can think of?”, would you say