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Patience before pride
In Ecclesiastes 7, the Teacher is sifting for wisdom. He’s sifting through his own thoughts and experiences to see if there is anything that can help when life feels fleeting or frustrating. In verse 8 he says, “the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.” When life… Listen ⇢
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The song of fools
Do you want to be wise? If so, Ecclesiastes 7:5 has something practical and instructive to say: “It is better to heed the rebuke of a wise person than to listen to the song of fools.” Let’s unpack this important verse. First, what does the Teacher mean by listening to… Listen ⇢
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Learning from the frantic calls on 9/11
September 11th was a day of disaster. Among other things, that’s when terrorists few planes in the World Trade Centre. It was also a day of heroism as first responders, military personnel, and citizens rallied to help one another in the face of evil. It was also a day which,… Listen ⇢
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They are trying to sever your connection
“Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour” (1 Peter 5:8). As a pastor, I often get asked for advice about what to do when prayer gets hard. First, it’s good to acknowledge that you’re not alone. It happens to a lot of people.… Listen ⇢
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Rearrange the price tags
“So it is with the one who stores up riches for himself, but is not rich toward God” (Luke 12:21). As you look around at the world, rearrange the price tags. Let me explain. There’s a story about a boy who went into a toy store and noticed that the… Listen ⇢
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The only real riches
I think you should get rich… But probably not in the way that you think! In yesterday’s devotional, we explored the idea of “interior wealth.” This has to do with who we are on the inside. It has to do with character and faith—things that can’t be stolen or pickpocketed… Listen ⇢
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Interior wealth
Let me introduce you to the phrase “interior wealth.” We all know what exterior wealth is. It’s money and other valuables we accumulate. This includes gadgets, clothes, cars and homes. Interior wealth is something else. It’s not unrelated to what Jesus says in the Sermon on the Mount: “lay up… Listen ⇢
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The voice of Christ to one another
Recently, our church held a workshop called “Like Christ.” The keynote speaker was the Rev. Dr. John Vissers. One of the things he spoke about was the idea of spiritual friendship and how, at certain times, we can be the voice of Christ to one another. When two believers build… Listen ⇢
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The threefold cord
One of the most famous verses in Ecclesiastes is chapter 4, verse 12: “A threefold cord is not quickly broken.” The writer has been talking about the value of the relationships in our lives. In verse 10 he said that two are better than one. Although this idea can certainly… Listen ⇢
Meet Matthew.
Disciple, pastor, medieval modern, husband, and dad of three who lives in the psalms.
