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How to Glory

Paula Wiseman | April 30, 2009

Thus says the Lord:
“Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom,
Let not the mighty man glory in his might,
Nor let the rich man glory in his riches;
But let him who glories glory in this,
That he understands and knows Me,
That I am the Lord, exercising lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness in the earth.
For in these I [...]

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Paula Wiseman | April 28, 2009

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Daily reminders of God’s love and grace. This moving new collection shows how God’s love and compassion for mothers and daughters is at work in their lives every day [...]

Study Tip: Use a Dictionary

Paula Wiseman | April 28, 2009

In yesterday’s post, I mentioned I got sidetracked in the dictionary while I was studying Psalm 23. Here are the reasons I study with a dictionary:1. The definitions for familiar words are often broader and deeper than I’m aware of.
Example: Psalm 119:2 says ‘Blessed are those who keep His testimonies, Who seek Him with the [...]

Be the Sheep

Paula Wiseman | April 27, 2009

My Bible study group is working through Kay Arthur’s study of Psalms, Praising God through Prayer and Worship, and this week we hit Psalm 23.
Psalm 23 has been commented on maybe more than any other passage, and there is much comfort to be found in the promises of provision and protection. A shepherd is a [...]

The Risk of Choice

Paula Wiseman | April 24, 2009

Happy Friday! It is warm finally. My son starts Little League practice Saturday. It must be Spring! I hope to pack up the winter clothes this weekend at last.
Reading The Giver (I gave a quick synopsis in yesterday’s post), soon after the boy begins training, he is frustrated by the lack of choice in his [...]