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READ PROVERBS 18:1-7 Devotion # 51 The Fool Test >> Fools find no PLEASURE (emphasis mine) in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions.<< A fool from my observation is merely a liar because he doesn’t care about the facts or truth. It happens in politics when the candidate, rather than learning what is best for the people spouts out propaganda that supports his/her party. It happens in religion when personal pet peeves outweigh the authority of Scripture. It happens in the workplace when competent individuals lose their jobs due to the incompetent thinking of others. The solution? Don’t just try to understand what is going on in your daily affairs, but as the Proverb suggests, take PLEASURE at understanding. It means allowing someone with a different point of view to finish a sentence rather than cutting them off or dismissing them immediately. It means being perceptive without being gullible. The Fool Test: It’s the one test you WANT to fail! https://lnkd.in/gjsMh5ch

In our busy lives, we often forget about taking care of ourselves and our faith. We get caught up in work, studies, and responsibilities. Let's remind ourselves to value our faith in the midst of our busy schedule. 💫 Check out this article to learn more! https://lnkd.in/gbpDUvPA

What causes quarrels and what causes fights among you? Is it not this, that your passions are at war within you? (James 4:1 ESV) Listen to today's program: https://bit.ly/45O3ECB

Don't we all want to be the masters of our destiny? Taking our dreams to sleep and waking up to them. Some do come true, but many are obliterated, making us realise it's a matter of where they happen. For the golden boy Thoiba's, it's simple: to study hard and secure a job so that he can shake off penury. But in a place long marred by violence, where the struggle of life is synonymous with cheating death, can he nurture his dreams and become the master of his destiny? Read this in #TalesofHumanMischief. (https://lnkd.in/dQEV2TZ6)  

Keys to End this Year Well Ps,65:11; Eccl.7:8; Jer.29:11-13; Prov.23:18; Ps.23:5 Surely there is an end to that affliction, surely there is an end to that lack; surely there is an end to that marital delay; surely there is an end to that bondage; surely there is an end to that addiction but it takes expectation to deliver it unto you. Learn more!

1. "Bring the darkness, but don't forget to cherish the light ✨ #LoveAndRespect #BeforeHeBringsTheDarkness" 2. "In the depths of gloom, find the strength to change your ways 💪 #FromDarknessToLight #CherishAndRespect" 3. "When pride blinds, tears will flow like a river 😢 #HumilityIsKey #RememberTheLord" 4. "The cities shut, nations trembling, where is the hope for redemption? 🌍 #RepentanceNeeded #LookUpAndSeek" 5. "From the north they come, unstoppable and mighty...will you be prepared? #FaceTheConsequences #JudgmentDay" 6. "Your pride will be your downfall, don't wait until it's too late! 🙏 #HumbleYourself #ChangeYourWays" 7. "When darkness falls, will you be ready to find the light within? 🔥 #EmbraceTransformation #SeekTheLord" 8. "From exile to redemption, a journey of faith and repentance 🚶♂️ #TrustTheProcess #GodsPlan" 9. "Rise above the crimes, mend your torn soul, https://lnkd.in/gSReQuge

Quotes Worth Requoting: 1) “Advent tells us to look directly into the darkness and name it for what it is. … The upper lights are burning. We cannot see them with our earthly human retinas, but we can see them in faith and in hope. The unseen power of the heavens is overhead. Our part is to keep the lower lights burning.” Fleming Rutledge; 2) “The Christian is known by two great marks: his inner warfare and his inner peace.” J.C. Ryle; and 3) “The problem is not the problem — it never is — the problem is being ‘too busy’ or ‘too confused’ to sit down and think about the problem. There are only two types of problems that will kill you: the ones you don’t see coming and the ones you don’t fix fast enough once you see them.” The Wealthy Consultant.

Walk in the Truth (Part 1 of 2) - Program - Truth For Life https://lnkd.in/gV6mvxj4

Take a moment this week to reflect on the following 🙏 Explore more in "Faith: 4 Essential Practices": https://a.co/d/bbw7jnm

Measuring your responses can be directly related to the growth of your Church, relationships and life! I'm encouraging us to do the following things: Truly CONNECT with people that will partner with your potential and not push you away because of your past experiences. Read Mark 2:15-17 & Acts 9:10-19! ++ JDH