There are plenty of stories in the Bible that cause me to question the lack of foresight of some of the people mentioned and in my opinion Jephthah fulfilling a hastily made vow that negatively affects his daughter ranks in the top five. In case you’re not familiar with the story, here’s what happened in [...]
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Jephtha’s needless dilemma: why it pays to know God’s word
Posted by Harry A. Gaylord on September 21, 2007
http://sunandshield.wordpress.com/2007/09/21/jephthas-needless-dilemma-why-it-pays-to-know-gods-word/
God, what do u want me 2 do already!?
This is a question I have often asked the Lord when I come to a crossroads in my life. Decisions, decisions, so many decisions to make. How do I know if it’s the right one? What will happen to me if I make the wrong one? How long should it take for me to decide? [...]
Posted by Harry A. Gaylord on September 20, 2007
http://sunandshield.wordpress.com/2007/09/20/god-what-do-u-want-me-2-do-already/
Lessons from a wasteful manager
The Parable of the Unjust Steward Luke 16:1: And he said also unto his disciples, There was a certain rich man, which had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he had wasted his goods. 2: And he called him, and said unto him, How is it that I hear this of [...]
Posted by Harry A. Gaylord on May 16, 2007
http://sunandshield.wordpress.com/2007/05/16/lessons-from-a-wasteful-manager/
Casting pearls before swine
“Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.” (Matthew 7:6) This scripture is timely advice from Jesus Christ. It teaches those of us who are Christians to be careful about who we give our [...]
Posted by Harry A. Gaylord on April 26, 2007
http://sunandshield.wordpress.com/2007/04/26/casting-pearls-before-swine/
A prayer concerning the armor of God
Lord, I thank you and give you glory for supplying me with spiritual armor to wear in my stand against the devil, his spiritual companions, and his wicked devices. Give me the wisdom to use the armor skillfully. As your word commands, I will place your truth around my center like a belt to give me [...]
Posted by Harry A. Gaylord on March 6, 2007
http://sunandshield.wordpress.com/2007/03/06/a-prayer-concerning-the-armor-of-god/
Asking for God’s deliverance while being stuck on stupid
Have you ever prayed to God to deliver you from a situation, but you were caught up in doing things that kept you stuck in the situation? I know I have done it plenty of times. Here’s the scripture that I’ve been reminded of when I’ve been stuck on stupid– “Peter therefore was kept in [...]
Posted by Harry A. Gaylord on February 24, 2007
http://sunandshield.wordpress.com/2007/02/24/asking-for-gods-deliverance-while-being-stuck-on-stupid/
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