Know Your Bible!

Know your Bible! There is no better instruction book on the market. It will address the issues of the heart and therefore the issues of life. It will guide you in the right way and will always give you the truth. It tells the most important story every recorded in history and shares the deepest love ever shared. Read it often. Follow @pastorbarr

Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word. Psalm 119:9 

Thy word [is] a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. Psalm 119:105

If you enjoy Daily Wisdom  Tidbits, you will love Pastor Jim's book: For His Glory: A Kaleidoscope of Wisdom.  

For His Glory: A Kaleidoscope of Wisdom is a collection of meaningful and powerful reflections from real life experiences coupled with practical biblical wisdom. Going beyond the normal inspirational book, For His Glory unveils a kaleidoscope of commonsense precepts that challenges the reader to discover the wonders of living for God's glory. Eye-opening, life changing and easy to understand, For His Glory will enrich your life.

Alone Time

There is great wisdom to be found in alone time with God. In a world filled with busyness and a culture that seems to demand social interaction, spending time alone with God has taken a backseat. The benefits are enormous including allowing God to speak to your heart and giving you time to unload all your cares and concerns on him. Take time to be alone with God. 

With Bible in hand and an attitude of prayer, make time to get alone with God. Share

And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed. -Mark 1:35

Grace: More Than We Deserve, Greater Than We Imagine By Max Lucado We talk about "grace periods," "falls from grace," "grace notes," and "graceful" dancers---but do we understand what this all-important word means when God uses it? In his latest faith-stretching, heartwarming volume, Lucado challenges readers to be changed, shaped, strengthened, emboldened, softened, and "shaken to their senses" by Jesus' radical mercy. Let it rock your world! 240 pages, softcover from Nelson.

Stand By Your Word

Be a person who stands by your word. Let your yes be yes and your no be no. Take care not to promise something which you may not be able to do; but if you do promise, then keep your word. Such people are rare but they have no problem finding respect from others and they walk through life with a clear conscience.

But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and your nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation. James 5:12

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For His Glory: A Kaleidoscope of Wisdom is a collection of meaningful and powerful reflections from real life experiences coupled with practical biblical wisdom. Going beyond the normal inspirational book, For His Glory unveils a kaleidoscope of commonsense precepts that challenges the reader to discover the wonders of living for God's glory. Eye-opening, life changing and easy to understand, For His Glory will enrich your life.

Communicate

Definition of communicate: to convey knowledge of or information about: make known.

Communicate with God and allow God to communicate with you. Prayer is the means by which you communicate to God. The Bible is the means by which God communicates to you. The Holy Spirit makes it possible both ways. Pray often and read His word. Share 

Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving; (Colossians 4:2)

Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word. (Psalms 119:9)

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Stand By Your Word

Be a person who stands by his or her word. Let your yes be yes and your no be no. Take care not to promise something which you may not be able to do; but if you do, then keep your word. Such people are rare but they have no problem finding respect from others and they walk through life with a clear conscience.

But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil. Matthew 5:37 


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Be Better*

Be consistently obedient to God's word. Choose to always obey. Many people often "window-shop" when it comes to obedience. They only choose to obey when it's convenient. Real joy is found when a person steadfastly obeys the Lord. 

O that my ways were directed to keep thy statutes! (Psalms 119:5)

"The man that believes will obey; failure to obey is convincing proof that there is no true faith present. To attempt the impossible God must give faith or there will be none, and He gives faith to the obedient heart only." -A. W. Tozer Share 

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The Traveler's Gift: Seven Decisions that Determine Personal Success By Andy Andrews / Thomas Nelson A unique blend of fiction, allegory, and inspiration, this book has motivated tens of thousands since its release in late 2002. Now this wildly successful parable is available in an affordable trade paper edition. This thought-provoking book encourages readers of all ages to reach their full potential using these simple keys to success.

Is The Bible Too Hard To Understand?

I am often told by people that the Bible is too hard to understand and therefore they do not read it. What if the Bible read like a first grade reader? What then would they say? Could a book that reveals the nature and will of the Almighty God, the Creator of the universe, be so shallow? R.A. Torrey addresses this issue:

It is clear that there must be difficulties for us in a revelation such as the Bible. If someone were to hand me a book that was as simple to me as the multiplication table, and say, 'This is the Word of God. In it He has revealed His whole will and wisdom,' I would shake my head and say, 'I cannot believe it; that is too easy to be a perfect revelation of infinite wisdom.' There must be, in any complete revelation of God's mind and will and character and being, things hard for the beginner to understand; and the wisest and best of us are but beginners. 

 Nevertheless, God has made understanding the Bible easy for those who seek to know the LORD and find His will by giving us His Spirit as a teacher and a guide. Just like when Jesus spoke in parables so that only the sincere seekers could know the meaning, the Bible speak to those who seek to know him and his will -- and only to those that will allow the Spirit to teach them.

Are you seeking and are you willing to let the Lord's will become your will? Then let the Spirit help you search the scriptures.

Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. John 16:13

But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. 1 Corinthians 2:9-10

Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things. Proverbs 28:5

Your Gut Is Not Inspired.

Your gut is not inspired. Feelings can be and often are deceiving.  It is much better to listen to God the Holy Spirit as He speaks and directs you from scripture. Solomon sought wisdom and God granted him his wish. It wasn't until he turned from God and listened to feelings and others that he found himself in trouble. 

Wisdom, true wisdom, is found in His Word and not in your gut. Let let the Holy Spirit guide you from the word of God and not a gut feeling. Follow @pastorbarr