by Pastor Rhode | Nov 19, 2013 | Devotions
“Oil and perfume make the heart glad, and the sweetness of a friend comes from his earnest counsel.” Proverbs 27:9 Devotional Thought For The Day I hadn’t really thought about it much, why candles, perfumes, and even colognes are so pleasant. I...
by Pastor Rhode | Nov 18, 2013 | Devotions
“For the LORD will not forsake His people; He will not abandon His heritage; for justice will return to the righteous, and all the upright in heart will follow it. Who rises up for me against the wicked? Who stands up for me against evildoers? If the LORD had...
by Pastor Rhode | Nov 14, 2013 | Devotions
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.” Matt. 5:6 Devotional Thought For The Day What would cause a person to “hunger and thirst” for righteousness? Obviously such a person would be keenly...
by Pastor Rhode | Nov 12, 2013 | Devotions
“Like a bird that strays from its nest is a man who strays from his home.” Proverbs 27:8 Devotional Thought For The Day All of the commentaries I consulted understand this proverb to be warning us against wandering in general, traveling to far off places,...
by Pastor Rhode | Nov 11, 2013 | Devotions
“He who disciplines the nations, does He not rebuke? He who teaches man knowledge— the LORD—knows the thoughts of man, that they are but a breath. Blessed is the man whom You discipline, O LORD, and whom You teach out of Your law, to give him rest from days of...
by Pastor Rhode | Nov 7, 2013 | Devotions
“One who is full loathes honey, but to one who is hungry everything bitter is sweet.” Proverbs 27:7 Devotional Thought For The Day This is perhaps the greatest reason for exercising moderation. There were few times as a young lad that I...
