Category Archives: Devotions/Bible Studies

Sins of Omission

Posted on 2015/03/03 by Shawn Thomas

How does God want you to treat people? Two verses in Proverbs 3 challenge us regarding our relationships with those around us: :27 “Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power … Continue reading →

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The Basic Christian Message 

Posted on 2015/03/02 by Shawn Thomas

David’s prayer in Psalm 25:16 is a little gospel in miniature: “Turn to me and be gracious to me, for I am lonely and afflicted.” At least two elements in this verse are significant: what he realizes about himself, and … Continue reading →

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A Prayer For Young People (and others!)

Posted on 2015/02/26 by Shawn Thomas

Proverbs 2:11-13 contains a great Biblical prayer to pray for younger loved ones, like teenaged & college students, and younger adults: “Discretion will guard you, understanding will watch over you, to deliver you from the way of evil, from the … Continue reading →

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When It’s Too Late to Ask

Posted on 2015/02/25 by Shawn Thomas

People seem to think that they can respond to God whenever they feel like it, but scripture points to an opposite reality. Proverbs 1:28 says, “Then they will call on me and I will not answer; they will seek me … Continue reading →

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Are You Really That Close to God?

Posted on 2015/02/24 by Shawn Thomas

Many people claim to be “a friend of God”, but the Bible indicates that number may be far fewer in actuality. Psalm 25:14 says, “The secret of the LORD is for those who fear Him, and He will make known … Continue reading →

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Don’t Take That Road!

Posted on 2015/02/23 by Shawn Thomas

After a brief introduction to the book, the wisdom of Proverbs begins in earnest in verse 10: “My son, if sinners entice you, do not consent.” It is no coincidence that the first word of wisdom given after the introduction … Continue reading →

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Wisdom For Whoever You Are

Posted on 2015/02/20 by Shawn Thomas

We know who wrote the Book of Proverbs; verse 1 says they are the “proverbs of Solomon the son of David, King of Israel.” But who are they written FOR? Verses 4 & 5 give us the answer:

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A Surprising Key To Your Restoration?

Posted on 2015/02/19 by Shawn Thomas

Job 42:10 contains an interesting detail regarding Job’s restoration by God after his trial. It says: “YHWH restored the fortunes of Job when he prayed for his friends.” Those last words may hold an important key to our own restoration … Continue reading →

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Finishing His Work In You

Posted on 2015/02/18 by Shawn Thomas

Scripture records two responses of Job to God’s appearance to him in the whirlwind. After God first spoke, Job answers in 40:3-5. But God was not finished. He continued to ask Job questions and reveal His glory through His creation, … Continue reading →

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God Doesn’t “Owe” You Anything!

Posted on 2015/02/17 by Shawn Thomas

Many people spend their lives trying to get God to “owe” them salvation, or blessing, or answered prayer, etc. But in Job 41:11 we find God stating an important principle: He doesn’t owe anyone anything! “Who has given to Me, … Continue reading →

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