As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased. Matthew 3:16-17 … Continue reading Prayer Bite: Lent Edition
Category: Morning Prayer Bites
Proverbs 24
Get your outside work done; make preparations in the field; then you can build your house. Proverbs 24:27 The author of Proverbs is saying that there is a certain order to things. Prepare first, then build. This is something we've been taught even throughout our time in school: make an outline before writing your paper, … Continue reading Proverbs 24
Proverbs 23
Don’t wear yourself out trying to get rich; be smart enough to stop. When your eyes fly to wealth it is gone; it grows wings like an eagle and flies heavenward. ~Proverbs 23:4 “Be smart enough to stop.” That is a good piece of wisdom. Notice, it doesn’t say don’t work or don’t save for … Continue reading Proverbs 23
Proverbs 22
“Happy are generous people, Because they give some of their food to the poor.” ~Prov 22: 9 This verse stuck out to me because CU@Brown is thinking a lot about food right now! We are in a season of fasting before our feasting on Saturday. As we have been thinking about our feast, we … Continue reading Proverbs 22
Proverbs 21
Those who pursue righteousness and kindness will find life, righteousness, and honor. ~Prov. 21:21 What are you pursuing in life? A career, a family, a future that looks a certain way, financial stability, happiness? Whatever you are pursuing, it must mean that you are devoting time and energy into achieving it. It must also mean … Continue reading Proverbs 21
Morning Prayer Bite: Fasting + Feasting
*This month we're focusing our attention on the spiritual disciplines of fasting and feasting. Just this last week, I (Justin) gave a talk in which I discussed spiritual disciplines (what they are, why we practice them etc...) and then continued to speak specifically about fasting and feasting. Below is a blog I wrote last spring that gives some brief, … Continue reading Morning Prayer Bite: Fasting + Feasting
Proverbs 20
The purpose in a man's heart is like deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out. Many a man proclaims his own steadfast love, but a faithful man who can find? ~Prov. 20:5-6 Our motives for how we act and what we do, think, and say are hidden deep within us and usually take some … Continue reading Proverbs 20
Proverbs 19
A person’s own folly leads to their ruin, yet their heart rages against the Lord. ~ Prov. 19:3 I'm going to be honest here. I like to blame others, even God, when my life doesn't look the way I think it should. When I am scrambling to finish up Bible Course prep, finalize details for a talk, … Continue reading Proverbs 19
Proverbs 17
Wise are those who restrain their talking; People with understanding are coolheaded. Fools who keep quiet are deemed wise; Those who shut their lips are smart. ~Prov 17:27,28 Mark Twain famously said “It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think that you are a … Continue reading Proverbs 17
Proverbs 16
People may be pure in their own eyes, but the Lord examines their motives. ~ Prov. 16:2 This proverb is at once terrifying and wonderful. It's terrifying to consider the fact that the God who … Continue reading Proverbs 16
