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The Bible has much to say about the words we speak. We often give little or no thought to the things that we say. We take for granted that our words are not offensive, because “we have good intentions”. But much harm can be avoided if we would just take a moment to consider the possible effect our speech will have on others. In today's study from the book of Proverbs, Pastor Terry relates the powe...

Since we are so involved in our daily lives here, we can quickly lose sight of the fact that this world is not our final destination. It's temporary. Our home is in heaven, and so is our hope. Today, Pastor Terry reminds us that if we can re-focus our attention to the heavenly realm and what awaits us there, it will enable us to better control our desires here. Whether we want a nicer house, a fas...

Because of who we are in this life, and given the state of selfishness into which we are born, it's no surprise that many of us struggle with envy. When we want what others have or what they've accomplished, we can allow it to fester in our hearts until a full blown jealousy begins to rage within. Today Pastor Terry takes us through several forms of envy and gives us some powerful aids to overcome...

Diet is just one area of self control that most of us could pay more attention to. In fact most of us want to, but often cannot seem to make it happen. Sometimes self control means eliminating certain activities and habits, and in other instances it means simply controlling them. In today's study, Pastor Terry gives us three areas of self control from the book of Proverbs. Applying ourselves to th...

When we think of the topic of self control, we usually relate it to losing weight or quitting some bad habit. We don't always take it seriously however. In today's study, Pastor Terry emphasizes not only the importance of self control, but the absolute necessity of it in the Christian's life. Our failure to build this critical character trait can set us up for many heartaches and hardships. It can...

When we find ourselves in a situation that is confrontational, it is often best to just walk away and avoid an immediate response. We need to have a cooling off period so we don't say or do something we will be sorry for later. In today's study from the book of Proverbs, Pastor Terry gives us several insights into how to deal with our own anger and the angry attacks of others. Even if we we cannot...

Most types of anger are destructive if we give them free reign. Today, Pastor Terry helps us to step back and take a look at several kinds of anger and their consequences. Perhaps we'll recognize some of them in our own lives. Anger is something that we justify to ourselves “in the moment” and so quite often do not even attempt to control it. We just let it out and then regret it later. It can cau...

As much as we hate seeing pride in others, it is harder to face it when we see it in ourselves. When we do finally recognize it, it is often because it has brought us down. Today Pastor Terry assures us that when God allows us to go through this process, it is so that we can be more useful in His kingdom. Humility is a character trait that does not come naturally to most of us. It is much easier f...

“Pride comes before a fall” is a saying we are all familiar with. But it's more than just a saying, it is a truth that we ignore at our own peril. Today Pastor Terry shows us from the book of Proverbs just how dangerous and devastating the sin of pride can be. It is a deceptive sin that we often overlook in ourselves, but we never seem to have any trouble recognizing it in others. It can blind us...

When our candidate doesn't win the election, we can sometimes fall into despair. But is that the right response for the Christian in such circumstances? Today, Pastor Terry encourages us that no matter who is in office, God is still King of all and remains in control. We may pray and learn all we can about a candidate, support them in the race and ultimately end up facing defeat. It is then that w...

We have just gone through a very intense election here in America. In fact it was an election that revealed just how divided we are as a nation. In today's study, Pastor Terry gives us several characteristics from scripture of two kinds of leaders, righteous and unrighteous. He also uses several passages from the book of Proverbs to give us insight into the kinds of leaders we as Christians should...

Some think that there are many paths in life to choose from, and that they all end in heaven. But is that what the Bible says? Today Pastor Terry discusses two paths presented to us in scripture. One leads to darkness and one leads to light. Whichever path you choose, the effects of if will intensify as you continue on it through the years. One who chooses to walk in darkness, rejecting Jesus, wil...

Many believe that because they are not a mass murderer or a child molester, they will get into heaven on their own merit. Today Pastor Terry reminds us that the Bible teaches that all men are sinners worthy of judgement. There is no sin so small that it will not condemn you before a holy God. There is no man capable of living the perfect life God requires of us in order to enter His kingdom. But t...

Many people mock a righteous lifestyle, often denying that anyone can even live one. Today, Pastor Terry takes us through several comparisons of the lives of the righteous versus those of the wicked or unrighteous. Are the benefits of living for yourself as fulfilling as living for others? Are your plans more likely to succeed if you go your own way rather than submitting to God's direction? We of...

There are many ways that we can guard our heart in these dark times. Of course the most effective will be to have the Word of God planted firmly in our daily routine. Meditating on it and not just skimming over it will serve us well as we meet life's temptations and struggles. In addition to that, Pastor Terry encourages us to carefully and prayerfully seek out books, movies, music and other forms...

We often hear people who are presented with the gospel say “Well, God knows my heart”. Yes, He does. But do you? Today, Pastor Terry helps us to identify the type of heart we have by studying the insights into it we find in the book of Proverbs. We can easily fool ourselves into thinking that we are OK and that we live a good life, and really need no serious improvement. But our hearts are the res...

There are many who have great knowledge covering many areas of life. Some have a deep understanding of incredibly complex processes in technology, science and law. In today's study, Pastor Terry points out that knowledge and wisdom are two different things. True wisdom begins with the fear of God and enables us to apply the knowledge that we have in the way that God designed. When we live without...

If we've been Christians for a long time, we can wrongly assume that we are fearing God in a biblical manner. Today, Pastor Terry helps us understand that fearing God not only means to revere Him. It also includes a necessary obedience based on our grasp of God's overpowering greatness. For many of us, especially in our super casual culture, God is not esteemed as highly as He should be. We know H...

Happiness is an elusive goal that everyone pursues in one way or another. Some look for it in their job or in a relationship. Others may try to achieve it through self-promotion or even charity work. In today's study from the book of Proverbs, Pastor Terry does not condemn the pursuit of happiness, but rather lays out the case for the pursuit of wisdom as the best way to find it. But is there real...

When it comes to the Bible, most people know very little about it except for what they have heard from others, which is usually not much either. Because of this lack of knowledge, many of them become biased against it. Today Pastor Terry challenges anyone who is willing to put aside their negative influences and the opinions of others, to take an honest look into the scriptures for themselves,. Th...

As we look for wisdom all around us, we can find it in books and in schools, in seminars and in other avenues of learning. We can find it in the work place as we interact with others, or in a social setting with friends. These can all be excellent sources of wisdom and knowledge if we are alert and aware. Today, Pastor Terry reminds us that of all the sources out there, the Bible is still the best...

A lot of us spend much of our time and effort trying to make a living, trying to accumulate wealth. It can become an all-consuming task for many of us, depending on our needs. This is a necessary part of life which enables us to provide for those we love and have something to give to the poor. Today, Pastor Terry urges us to put that same kind of effort into accumulating wisdom. Wisdom offers us a...

We can go through life passively and just take what comes. We may even pick up some bits of wisdom here and there as we meander through life. Today, Pastor Terry exhorts us to take a more active path where wisdom and knowledge are concerned. He shows us from scripture that we are not only to treasure wisdom and respect it, but that we are in fact to pursue it - aggressively! God places a high valu...

True wisdom seems to be a rare thing these days. It's as though we are once again living in a time when everyone “does what is right in their own eyes”. People reject absolutes in favor of relativism so they can justify their own selfish actions. Our leaders make incredibly foolish decisions which defy all reason. Today, Pastor Terry encourages us that there are wise people around us and that we s...

People have always been drawn to the mysterious and the secretive. We are intrigued by the idea of gaining special insights that are only available to an exclusive few. The concept of going from one level of secret knowledge to another, adds to the excitement. In today's study, Pastor Terry points out that from the ancient Gnostics to modern day business seminars, there have always been those who...