The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit. — Proverbs 18:21 (NIV) A perverse person stirs up conflict, and a gossip separates close friends. — Proverbs 16:28 (NIV) Evildoers are trapped by their sinful talk… From the fruit of their lips people are filled with good things… — […]

04-23-23 The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold, but the Lord tests the heart. — Proverbs 17:3 (NIV) Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine. — Proverbs 3:9–10 (NIV) Fire tests the […]

Pastor Joe Hite Proverbs 21:15 NLT Justice is a joy to the godly, but it terrifies evildoers. Romans 3:9-12 NLT 9 Well then, should we conclude that we Jews are better than others? No, not at all, for we have already shown that all people, whether Jews or Gentiles, are under the power of sin.  10 As […]

4 Things to Think About at Easter 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 NLB 1 Let me now remind you, dear brothers and sisters, of the Good News I preached to you before. You welcomed it then, and you still stand firm in it. 2 It is this Good News that saves you if you continue to believe the message […]

The wisdom of bowing down before God, and letting Him lift us up. Proverbs 29:23 NLT 23 Pride ends in humiliation,    while humility brings honor. Matthew 23:12 NLT 12 But those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted. Psalm 113 NLT 1 Praise the Lord! Yes, give praise, O servants of the Lord.    Praise the name […]

The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty. — Proverbs 21:5 (NIV) The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the Lord. — Proverbs 16:33 (NIV) In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps. — Proverbs 16:9 (NIV) Paul and a […]

Pastor Jon Verwey The human spirit can endure a sick body, but who can bear a crushed spirit? — Proverbs 18:14 (NLT) I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit. — Ephesians 3:16 (NLT)  A peaceful heart leads to a healthy body; jealousy is like […]

Proverbs 18:10-11 NLV 10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower. The man who does what is right runs into it and is safe.11 The rich think of their wealth as a strong defense; they imagine it to be a high wall of safety. Proverbs 23:19-20 NLV 19 Listen, my son, and be wise. Lead your heart […]

Pastor Joe Hite Proverbs 15:19 NLT 19 A lazy person’s way is blocked with briers, but the path of the upright is an open highway. Proverbs 12:10-11 NLT 10 The godly care for their animals, but the wicked are always cruel. 11 A hard worker has plenty of food, but a person who chases fantasies has no sense. Proverbs […]