I was recently reading the story of the rich young ruler (Luke 18:18-30). This is the story in the gospels where a wealthy, religious man comes up to Jesus to ask him what he must do to get eternal life. Jesus tells him about a couple of the key commandments. The young man tells him…
My friend’s house would be worth almost double the amount of my house Psalm 49:1-20 Reference: Do not be overawed when others grow rich, when the splendor of their houses increases; (Psalm 49:16 NIV) Explore: When talking to a friend the other day, her husband interrupted us regarding a phone call he was having. They…
I can become so pedantic about how clean my house is and yet what difference to the world is it going to make if my mantle piece is not dusted? Psalm 127:1-5 Reference: v.1 Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labour in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the guards stand…
He was sporty, confident, good looking, popular… and he knew it! Isaiah 47:1-15 Reference: v.10 You have trusted in your wickedness and have said, ‘No one sees me.’ Your wisdom and knowledge mislead you when you say to yourself, ‘I am, and there is none besides me.’ (TNIV Bible) Explore: In high school there was…