"The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water..."

Early this morning, I arrived at this verse:

“The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with” (Proverbs 17:14).

Once you’re in it, it’s hard to know when to let go of contention. So it’s better not to take hold of it in the first place. Continue reading

Filled with the knowledge of His will

I don’t understand God’s ways.

Too often, I do not even know them.

And that’s how He has arranged my thoughts relative to His.

Despite that, He wants to be known and understood and loved. So He has reached out to us. And continues to reach to us. Amazing!

Yet how easily I forget Him. Oh for the heart of a panting hart!

Inspiration and hope: 'Search me and lead me'
from Psalm 139:23,24

Here is the latest trigger for such thoughts, read just a few minutes ago: Continue reading