Proverb 5 BackgroundProverbs 5 is a father’s lecture to his son. The father warns his son about the dangers of the “strange woman” (probably another man’s wife), and, on the flip side, encourages him to enjoy his own wife. The lecture ends with a statement about the wicked: they will die for their sins.Proverbs 5 - The Peril of Adultery5 My son, pay attention to my wisdom;Lend your ear to my under...  Read More

Proverbs 4 BackgroundIn Proverbs 4 a father delivers three messages to his sons. The first is to pursue Wisdom and never let her go, the second is to avoid the wicked by taking the correct path, and the third is to stick to that path because it is a source of life.Proverbs 4 - Security In Wisdom1 Hear, my children, the instruction of a father,And give attention to know understanding;2 For I give y...  Read More

Proverbs 3 BackgroundProverbs 3 is a father’s speech to his son. He tells him to follow in his ways, trust in God, pursue Wisdom, and treat others properly. He also tells him not to envy the lawless because God gives them what they deserve.Proverbs 3 Guidance for the Young1 My son, do not forget my law,But let your heart keep my commands;2 For length of days and long lifeAnd peace they will add to...  Read More

Wisdom - Wisdom is a capacity of the mind that allows us to understand life from God’s perspective.Why Proverbs?Proverbs provides God’s detailed instructions for His people to deal successfully with the practical affairs of everyday life: how to relate to God, parents, children, neighbors, and government. Solomon, the principal author, uses a combination of poetry, parables, pithy questions, short...  Read More

Why Do I Need Proverbs?The key word in Proverbs is wisdom, “the ability to live life skillfully.” A godly life in an ungodly world, however, is no simple assignment. Proverbs provides God’s detailed instructions for His people to deal successfully with the practical affairs of everyday life: how to relate to God, parents, children, neighbors, and government. Solomon, the principal author, uses a c...  Read More

Rev. Kathy J. McDow, MDivKathy J. McDow Ministries/St. John Baptist ChurchIngleside, Texas/Corpus Christi, TX 26 When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, “Woman, behold, your son!” 27 Then he said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother!” And from that hour the disciple took her to his own home. (John 19:26-27, ESV)Jesus suffered the worst form...  Read More

Pastor Steve MendiolaFamily Life ChurchCorpus Christi, Texas And she said unto her mistress, Would God my lord were with the prophet that is in Samaria! For he would recover him of his leprosy. -II Kings 5:3II Kings 5:3 is a verse that lies hidden in a larger story of Naaman the captain of the Syrian army who had leprosy. In this story we also see another main character by the name of Elisha the ...  Read More

Min. Ken RozierHouse of Hope MaconMacon, Georgia As I reflect on the past few days to now. I wrestled with a topic or theme. Suddenly the theme “YOU” resonated. I chose to discuss “YOU” because there are so many meanings, directions, feelings, vibes, and situations that may fall under this category. By grammar definition “You” is a pronoun that takes the place of a noun. You can connect “YOU” to s...  Read More

Min. Shirley ScottAbundant Life Christian ChurchSan Marcos, Texas “Don’t leave God out of the equation,” were the words that I heard spoken to me as I sat in my quiet time of seeking God at the beginning of the pandemic. Then I heard Him say,”Job”. I understood that to mean that I was to study the Book of Job. For months I would read and study the book of Job, not from the perspective that many pe...  Read More

Min. James ScottAbundant Life Christian ChurchSan Marcos, Texas “Trust in the Lord with all your heart And lean not to your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your path.” Proverbs 3:5-6 NKJVIn context, verse 1 reads, “My son, do not forget my law, But let your heart keep My commands.” In this time of Post COVID-19 protocol, we are emerging with many in a state...  Read More

First Lady Marva LeavellCorpus Christi Christian FellowshipCorpus Christi, TX But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; -1 Peter 2:9 When I think of the love of God and His amazing grace, I am more than amazed. I am grateful beyond words, deeply humble...  Read More

Pastor Claude AxelMt. Pilgrim Baptist ChurchCorpus Christi, Texas And the soldiers’ plan was to kill the prisoners, lest any of them should swim away and escape. But the centurion, wanting to save Paul, kept them from their purpose, and commanded that those who could swim should jump overboard first and get to land, and the rest, some on boards and some on parts of the ship. And so it was that the...  Read More