DID YOU KNOW “Your maxims are proverbs of ashes; your defenses are defenses of clay.” —Job 13:12 Job’s friends did not arrive empty-handed. They brought familiar sayings, accepted theology, and explanations drawn from their own observations. Some of their statements about God’s justice, sovereignty, and moral order were true. Their failure came when they assembledContinue reading “When True Words Turn to Ashes”
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When a Hellish Marriage Became Holy
DID YOU KNOW Did You Know that Proverbs 11:14 teaches that godly counsel can turn a marriage from chaos into stability? It’s easy to underestimate how deeply our past shapes our present. Sam and Jean entered their marriage with wounds—promiscuity, insecurity, mistrust, and emotional patterns formed long before they ever said “I do.” And likeContinue reading “When a Hellish Marriage Became Holy”
From Glory to Division
The narrative from 2 Chronicles 8–10 highlights the stark contrast between Solomon’s successful reign and the disastrous leadership of his son Rehoboam. Solomon’s accomplishments in governance, spirituality, and wealth fostered national prosperity. However, Rehoboam’s failure to heed wise counsel and embrace humility leads to division, showcasing the importance of legacy and thoughtful leadership.