Proverbs 5

Sexual sins are stumbling-blocks to maturity and wise living. These days, they’re not often perceived as ‘sin’. Society has re-branded these things to appeal without conscience: thus, it’s fine to ‘experiment’ sexually in order to ‘find oneself’ or to ‘find...

On the twelfth day of Christmas

For our last day, this version is from Straight No Chaser. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Fe11OlMiz8The last charity to mention is Adopt-A-Child. http://www.adopt-a-child.com/The motto of Adopt-A-Child is ‘changing the world… one child at a time.’ There are a number...

Proverbs 4

Proverbs 4 shows us that wisdom and understanding are the key treasures of life: “wisdom is supreme, therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.” (Prov 4:7) This theme is continued in the metaphor of a path or journey. I like the way the...

On the eleventh day of Christmas

Today, the Moscow Boys’ Choir sing ‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’: today is Day 11! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-UomLNjcL4In keeping with the Russian theme, today’s charity is Open Doors. http://www.opendoorsuk.orgOpen Doors (founded by Brother Andrew) exists to...

Proverbs 3

Proverbs 3 probably contains some of the most famous verses in the entire Bible:”Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight.” (Prov 3:5-6) These verses were...