The book of Proverbs contains the divinely-given wisdom of Solomon written in wise sayings of spiritual truths.  Contained in the wisdom of this book is heaven’s connection between wisdom and knowledge.  Note carefully what God says a wise person will do with knowledge: “The ear of the wise seeks knowledge” (Prov. 18:15).“When the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge” (21:11).“Wise people store…

Imagine having been with Jesus in the upper room, when He washed the disciples’ feet and spoke His departing words to them, including the promise of the coming of the Holy Spirit.  Imagine being in that room when Jesus introduced the Lord’s Supper, saying, “This is My body” and “This is my blood.”  Now, imagine having followed Jesus to the Garden of…

The psalmist asks a very poignant question in Psalm 116:12 – “What shall I render to the Lord for all His benefits toward me?” There are two thoughts in that question: (1) think about all of God’s benefits toward me, (2) what shall I give to the Lord in return? Read through Psalm 116, for starters, and you’ll find numerous (but not…

A recent compliment was paid to Palm Beach Lakes that was especially encouraging.  This is not written to build us up or to point any fingers at our accomplishment(s), but it is to draw attention to what we’re doing and why we’re doing it.  A visitor, who visits here a couple times a year, said:  “PBL truly feels like the first-century church…

Bible translators have given this as the “title” to Psalm 63—“Joy in the Fellowship of God.”  Read the psalm for yourself.  The translators didn’t do too bad naming this one. David says, “My soul thirsts for You…My soul shall be satisfied…My soul follows close behind You…”  Why does his soul do this?  “Because Your lovingkindness is better than life…Because You have been…

It is easy for one to profess to know God, and thus easy for one to profess that they are following God.  But, how can we know if one is truly following God and is truly accepted by God.  Titus 1:16 is an interesting verse in this regard; think about these words carefully.  “They profess to know God [yes, we know people…

I saw a picture today of one of the Wall Street protestors standing with his nose in the face of a Police Officer, in what appeared to be a scornful defiance of the Officer’s position of authority.  I read an article about an elementary school student sitting on the floor and sticking his fingers in his ears when the teacher told him…

Jesus frequently denounced the scribes and the Pharisees and their destructive traditions, for He was not only concerned about them but those who would follow their heresies.  Since Jesus “knew all men, and had no need that anyone should testify of man, for He knew what was in man” (John 2:24-25), Jesus was well aware of the hearts and the motives of…