Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. (Proverbs 31:30) The purpose of Proverbs is for readers to recognise what it takes to be and speak wise and thus aspire to wisdom above everything. Throughout the book it has not been an exercise of the head, but a commitment on […]
Read More MTP31 – The Foundation of WisdomSo the honor is for you who believe, but for those who do not believe, “The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone,” and “A stone of stumbling, and a rock of offense.” They stumble because they disobey the word, as they were destined to do. (1 Peter 2:7, 8 ) Everything of […]
Read More Jesus Is … The CornerstoneNot that long ago I put on a song by Mr. Smith and referred to a song he did which I really loved. This is that. Do I love anything better than the Lord’s guide to prayer? Not really. Everything is encapsulated in this from acknowledging to requesting to confessing to relationships vertical and horizontal […]
Read More The Lord’s Prayer – Michael W. SmithFor I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. (Jeremiah 29:11) It is imperative that we help people to see that they can be greater than what they are today. People are only worth something if they […]
Read More Daily Thoughts – Core Values: Great PlansThen Elisha prayed and said, “O LORD, please open his eyes that he may see.” So the LORD opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw, and behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha. (2 Kings 6:17) Many young people have a very limited worldview and […]
Read More Daily Thoughts – Core Values: See Things As They Really AreTo one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Then he went away. (Matthew 25:15) As a provider of services … we have offer as many opportunities as possible. Valuing others recognises that everyone has something positive to offer. What is often the case is that […]
Read More Daily Thoughts – Core Values: Opportunities For AllBut let justice and fairness flow like a river that never runs dry. (Amos 5:24) Justice and Fairness are very powerful principles that if applied to the best of our ability will provide stability to face the challenges that are inevitable. Nobody is perfect – we don’t always get it right. There is a difference […]
Read More Daily Thoughts – Core Values: Justice & Fairness – In Ship ShapeHe has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? (Micah 6:8) Fairness has to be seen ‘That’s not fair’. This sense of right and wrong is evident from when speech is first […]
Read More Daily Thoughts – Core Values: All In Life Is FairIt is well with the man who deals generously and lends; who conducts his affairs with justice. (Psalm 112:5) Justice has to be seen Justice – the image of a law court, that statue of the woman with the weights is seen. Hope that the decision will likewise be balanced – mercy or reprimand where […]
Read More Daily Thoughts – Core Values: And Justice For AllNo longer do I call you servants, for the servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all that I have heard from my Father I have made known to you. (John 15:15) Trust has to be built in order for meaningful changes to take place We […]
Read More Daily Thoughts – Core Values: Relational Bricks – Trust
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