Month: August 2012

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A boundary around your actions.

The final boundary that you need to set is concerning what you do to others – a boundary around your actions.
You have heard the old saying that actions speak louder than words; nevertheless, there must be a boundary around what you say. Continue reading →

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Boundary around your body.

Another boundary that needs to be set is around your body. This boundary is to keep others out.
It is written be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. 1 Cor 16:13
You need to set your principles and stand firm in them. Continue reading →

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A boundary around your mind and spirit

A boundary has two purposes; keep something out and to keep something in.
You need to have boundaries in your life starting with your mind and spirit to keep some things out. Continue reading →

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Boundaries

When you arrive in the land the Lord your God is giving you as your special possession, you must never steal anyone’s land by moving the boundary markers your ancestors set up to mark their property. Deut 19:14
Do you have a yard fence?
If you do, that is a boundary that says, “Hey, this is my property!” Continue reading →

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Get in (Biblical) Shape

I remember in high school that we had to do some weight training. Everyone got a turn at bench pressing; some were able to push up 200 lbs. while others only managed 90 lbs.
I found myself somewhere in between lifting around 130 lbs. Continue reading →

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Under Warranty

We purchased a front loading washer in October 2009. When we did we also purchased an extended 4-year warranty.
That pretty well guaranteed that we’d be covered if the washer had problems.
It did; starting almost the first day we used it. Continue reading →

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Remorse vs Repentance

After yesterday’s Greater Sin topic, the question arises about the outcome of Judas Iscariot, the one that betrayed Jesus.
The comment was made that Judas repented. Continue reading →

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The Greater Sin

Lately I have heard several people say that one sin is not greater than another.
I will have to disagree and I can prove it – Biblically!
It was after the arrest of Jesus. He is standing before Pontius Pilate and He’s not saying a whole lot. Continue reading →

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Quoting Scripture – Living Scripture

Who said, “’He shall give His angels charge over you, to keep you,’ and, ‘In their hands they shall bear you up, lest you dash your foot against a stone.’” Luke 4:10-11
Since it’s a quote from Psalm 91 the correct answer is David but Continue reading →

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The Message (Bible) of the Beatitudes

The other evening I was discussing the Beatitudes with someone. This has to be one of the most beloved nine sayings of Jesus; yet they can be someone difficult to follow.
I have many translations of the Bible in my library. Continue reading →