Don’t Be Afraid

“He that observes the wind shall not sow—and he that regards the clouds shall not reap. As you know not what is the way of the spirit nor how the bones do grow in the womb of her that is with child, even so you know not the works of God, Who makes all. In the morning...

Generous Giver

“Cast your bread upon the waters—for you shall find it after many days. Give a portion to seven and also to eight—for you know not what evil shall be upon the earth.” Ecclesiastes 11:1-2 When we remember from Whence our supply comes (Phil. 4:19) and the importance of...

Be Careful What You Say

“Curse not the king, no not in your thought. And curse not the rich in your bedchamber—for a bird of the air shall carry the voice and that which has wings shall tell the matter.” Ecclesiastes 10:20 As someone once said, “If you can’t say something good, don’t say...

Foolish Words

“The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious; but, the lips of a fool will swallow up himself. The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness—and the end of his talk is mischievous madness. A fool also is full of words; a man cannot tell what shall be—and...

The Danger of Compromise

“Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking savour; so does a little folly him that is in reputation for wisdom and honor.” Ecclesiastes 10:1 As someone once said, “You give an inch, they’ll take a mile.” A foothold soon becomes a...