Just a Guy and his Journey Back to God

Send us Fan Mail Therefore, you kings, be wise; be warned, you rulers of the earth.  Serve the LORD with fear and celebrate his rule with trembling.  Kiss his son, or he will be angry and your way will lead to your destruction, Psalms 2:10-12 Our prayer in Psalms 2 today is about our country's leaders turning to the Lord once again.   Just a Guy and His World  

Send us Fan Mail Today is the first time I've prayed the Psalms. As I was praying recently, I felt the burden on my heart to pray God's word, so I chose Psalms since they are prayers and songs.  While it initially felt a little unusual, I felt God's hand, so join me in praying Pslam 1 about righteousness and evil.    Just a Guy and His World  

Send us Fan Mail "Come out of this man, you impure spirit." "Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace..." "Do not be afraid; just believe." "Little girl, I say to you, get up!" There are only a few words from Jesus in Mark 5, but they are important words. He doesn't preach sermons, yet still changes lives! Additionally, He doesn't care abou...

Send us Fan Mail Faith, it seems to be such a simple concept, live out your belief, yet it can be so hard! Faith as small as a mustard seed can move mountains, so why do I struggle to just walk a straight path? Thankfully, the Bible encourages me and show me that I'm not alone! Even the disciples struggle with it in Mark 4:35-40.  Jesus says, "Let us go over to the other side." He d...

Send us Fan Mail Jesus didn't come into the world to confirm what man had done was right and good. He didn't come to tell the leaders all the rules they forced on the people were great and exactly what the Father wanted! Instead, He came into the world to set things right and set a new standard! As a result, the new law, His new standard for life was rejected by the powerful, but the com...

Send us Fan Mail In Mark 2, we see a curious event in the first paragraph or two. A paralyzed man is lowered through the roof so he could be seen and healed by Jesus. Instead of immediately healing him, Jesus forgives the man's sins! Most, myself included, would think he should be healed first because that's what the man wanted, but Jesus knows the real issue, sin and the man's desi...

Send us Fan Mail Mark is a gospel written to the Gentiles. As a result, Mark doesn't spend a lot of time going over ancient prophecies about the Messiah. Instead, Mark focuses on Jesus's miracles because they will prove Jesus's power and authority.  In this first chapter, Mark tells us how Jesus drove out impure spirits, heals great crowds, and also heals the single individual along...

Send us Fan Mail God ends Proverbs with a firm confirmation that He views women as equals to men!   It's a testament to how God treats women as equals to men deserving praise, honor and respect. It speaks volumes that the last great "wise man" is sharing his mother's sayings that include: 1.  Avoid women that will bring down a king; 2. Drinking isn't good for a person of i...

Send us Fan Mail Proverbs 30 records the sayings of Agur. Who was Agur? Not much is known. Proverbs 30 is the only known reference to him. What many have said is that he was an oracle and very old. In addition, in this discussion, he's speaking to much younger students. With that said, I admit his sayings are interesting and humble. The following verses touched me: I have not learned wisdom,...

Send us Fan Mail Proverbs 29 has many ancient truths that stand the test of time. However, a few struck me as important to me and one, was especially impactful. Do you see someone who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for them. Proverbs 29:20 On a personal level, this is one of my flaws. I tend to respond quickly, especially if I'm irritated or mad. My prayer today is, &quot...

Send us Fan Mail In Proverbs 28, there are many ancient truths that stand the test of time. However, a few struck me as important to me and one, was especially impactful. Blessed is the one who always trembles before God, but whoever hardens their heart falls into trouble. Proverbs 28:14 This verse is so impactful to me because I have been that person with a hard heart so often in my life and as t...

Send us Fan Mail Today's reading is Proverbs 27 and we still find that these ancient truths are just as applicable today as they were when they were written. My focus verses today are: Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring. Proverbs 27:1 This scripture reminds me to stay humble and remember that even when all seems good, the only "good" I can count on...

Send us Fan Mail Today's reading of Proverbs 26 focuses on four main themes, the Fool, Lazy, Gossip and Deceiver. As we've discovered in previous readings, these are ancient truths that still hold today. The Fool - Do you see a person wise in their own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for them. Proverbs 26:12 The Lazy - A sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he is too lazy to br...

Send us Fan Mail In Proverbs 25, we continue to get applicable instructions that stand the test of time. Here we find sayings of Solomon that were compiled by King Hezekiah. Below are a few that struck me today: Like clouds and wind without rain is one who boasts of gifts never given. Proverbs 25:14 When I was a little kid, I was raising money for my local swim team via a swim-a-thon. One man at m...

Send us Fan Mail In chapter 24 of Proverbs, we continue to get applicable instructions that stand the test of time. Below are a few that struck me today: Do not gloat when your enemy falls; when they stumble, do not let your heart rejoice Proverbs 24:17 So often we take pleasure in watching those we don't like fail, I know I do, but the Lord warns us not to. I need to remember that I'm t...

Send us Fan Mail While I may not sit and dine with rulers often, the sayings and insights provided by Solomon continue to have daily applications. The four that struck me today are: Do not speak to fools, for they will scorn your prudent words. Proverbs 23:9 Have you tried to help someone that just doesn't want help? This verse really speaks to me about the times I've tried harder than t...

Send us Fan Mail In Proverbs 22, four verses hit home with me. Some are important reminders of a lesson learned from the past and others provide advice for a peaceful life. Reminders From the Past - The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is slave to the lender. Proverbs 22:7 Advice for a Peaceful Life - Drive out the mocker, and out goes strife; quarrels and insults are ended. Proverbs 22:1...

Send us Fan Mail In Proverbs 21, I find four verses that are especially impactful to me. They can be looked at in the following ways: Warning - Whoever loves pleasure will become poor; whoever loves wine and olive oil will never be rich. Proverbs 21:17 Promises - Whoever pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor. Proverbs 21:21 Those who guard their mouths and their tongues k...

Send us Fan Mail The three verses from chapter 20 that impacted me are: Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler;  whoever is led astray by them is not wise. Proverbs 20:1 Gold there is, and rubies in abundance,  but lips that speak knowledge are a rare jewel. Proverbs 20:15 It is a trap to dedicate something rashly  and only later to consider one’s vows. Proverbs 20:25 What three will impact you? Join...

Send us Fan Mail “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’  All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.” Matthew 22:36-40 I have always liked to have a foc...

Send us Fan Mail As we read Proverbs 18, we are reminded that everything has its prelude. The prelude of destruction is pride, and of honor, humility. There is nothing the heart of man so easily falls as pride, and yet there is no vice which is more frequently, more emphatically, and more eloquently condemned in Scripture. Against pride, prophets have lifted up their voices, evangelists have spoke...

Send us Fan Mail Often in today's world, we hear that relationships are so much harder to cultivate or that they don't really exist like in the past. As we've seen throughout our readings, people don't change. We may have different technology, but at our core, we are still the same as we were hundreds of years ago.  In today's reading of Proverbs 17, Spurgeon focuses on ve...

Send us Fan Mail As we come back from the Christmas break, let's start back with Proverbs 16 and an update regarding the journey.   Just a Guy and His World  

Send us Fan Mail Merry Christmas to you and all! Jesus is born! Today, we read Luke's account of Jesus's birth, the Magi and His escape to Egypt.  I pray your Christmas season has been and will be blessed!   Just a Guy and His World  

Send us Fan Mail Jesus is born! Today, we'll read Matthew's account of Jesus's birth, the Magi and His escape to Egypt.   Just a Guy and His World