Jake Jacobson Proverbs about Wealth and Poverty The book of Proverbs in the Old Testament is filled with both instruction and wise sayings/reminders. The book is an anthology of various sayings that were likely collected over the course of Israel’s history and compiled together as instructions, particularly for young folks (boys mostly or entirely) as they come … Read more
Proverbs about Good Speech The book of Proverbs in the Old Testament is filled with both instruction and wise sayings/reminders. The book is an anthology of various sayings that were likely collected over the course of Israel’s history and compiled together as instructions, particularly for young folks (boys mostly or entirely) as they come of … Read more
Proverbs about Righteousness The book of Proverbs in the Old Testament is filled with both instruction and wise sayings/reminders. The book is an anthology of various sayings that were likely collected over the course of Israel’s history and compiled together as instructions, particularly for young folks (boys mostly or entirely) as they come of age. … Read more
A Reflection on Psalm 104 The Psalms offer much to their readers. They offer words of praise, lament, thanksgiving, wonder, and much more. I find, in particular, that the Psalms offer words for reflection and prayer that always seem applicable. And so, today and this week, I encourage you to read in the Psalms. Reflect … Read more
James 1 For one last week, we will look at one of the most well-known chapters from the New Testament together, seeking to allow this chapter to remind us and teach us how to live as followers of Jesus. Over the past several weeks, we have taken a look at just a few of the … Read more
Acts 15 For the next 2 weeks, we will look at some of the most well-known chapters from the New Testament together, seeking to allow these chapters to remind us and teach us how to live as followers of Jesus. Have you ever been confused about what you should do? Have you ever disagreed with … Read more
Luke 15 For the next 3 weeks, we will look at some of the most well-known chapters from the New Testament together, seeking to allow these chapters to remind us and teach us how to live as followers of Jesus. Luke 15 has three stories in it about lost things or people. Take a moment … Read more
1 Corinthians 13 For the next 4 weeks, we will together look at some of the most well-known chapters from the New Testament, seeking to allow these chapters to remind us and teach us how to live as followers of Jesus. Take a moment and read 1 Corinthians 13. 1 Corinthians 13 is possibly one … Read more
The Church in Laodicea As John addresses this seventh church in the book of Revelation, we find perhaps some of the most important words that can be shared to a believer in today’s world. John writes, “I know your works; you are neither cold nor hot. I wish that you were either cold or hot. … Read more
The Church in Philadelphia (the other one) John writes to the church in Philadelphia because they are facing seemingly enormous pressure. They find themselves in the midst of a hostile environment where some people say one thing and yet do another entirely. And John writes to this community to give them encouragement. To inspire them … Read more
