A few nuggets from Ecclesiastes 5:1-17

1 — As Moses and Joshua had to “keep their feet” on holy ground, so should I as I consciously walk in God’s presence.

1 — Let me have a listening ear before God.

2 — When I speak to God, let me do so with my heart and mind fully engaged.

3 — As sleep comes from hard work, so foolishness comes from many words. I churn out many words…

4 — When I tell God I’ll do something, let me be faithful and prompt in the doing.

5 — A promise unmade is superior to a commitment unkept. Parents, see to keeping those promises you made to your children.

6 — The tongue is as a rudder, James told us. Make the heart right and the tongue will be right, Jesus told us, for the mouth speaks out of the abundance of the heart. Continue reading

Bible Conference 2014 -- Hopewell Mennonite Church

One quote each from yesterday morning’s speakers, given in the order in which they were received…

“Be an example even though you are young.” –Andy Roth

“God’s kingdom suffers while my kingdom is built.” –Wayne Miller

“What is more compelling to us than the voice of God?” –Kenley Miller

“God’s Word does things in people’s lives” –John Coblentz

Our conference started Friday evening and ends this evening.