The Wisdom of God walks along paths of justice and righteousness. Riches are the rewards that await those who walk with him on this path (Proverbs 8:19-21). What exactly is justice and how does he intend us to carry it out? “The word (justice) comes from the Latin jus, meaning right or law. The Oxford English Dictionary defines …
Ezra 10:44 … “All these had married foreign women, and they sent them away with their children.” Romans 9:30-31; 10:1-4 … “What then are we to say? Gentiles, who did not strive for righteousness, have attained it, that is, righteousness through faith, but Israel, who did strive for the righteousness that is based on the …
Culture today prizes reaching for the top, striving to be the best; the biggest, the fastest, the most advanced, the most innovative and noteworthy. When hiring for such an organization, a search is made for persons to fulfill the role who are well educated; strong in their craft; highly motivated and sold out for …
The Problem with Proverbs Proverbs is an integral contributor to the wisdom literature of the Bible. One does not have to believe in God to believe that wisdom is a necessary ingredient for a life worth living. Even God created nothing outside of wisdom. “The Lord by wisdom founded the earth; by understanding he …
As I consider International Women’s Day this 2023, one story in particular stands out in my mind. We are all so familiar with the oppression the Taliban has put on women and girls in Iran and Afghanistan since their take-over a year ago. Women have been banned from their workplaces, even if they are the …
Romans 9:30-33 … “What then are we to say? Gentiles, who did not strive for righteousness, have attained it, that is, righteousness through faith; but Israel, who did strive for the righteousness that is based on the law, did not succeed in fulfilling that law. Why not? Because they did not strive for it on …
Imagine for a moment that you were a devout believer in Judaism in ancient times. You believed in the God of Abraham and studied the ancient accounts until they were forged in your memory. You believed with all your heart that this God is the only one and true God. Imagine how you would have …
Psalm 78:70-71 … “He chose his servant David, and took him from the sheep folds; from tending the nursing ewes he brought him to be the shepherd of his people Jacob of Israel, his inheritance.” 1 Kings 12:7 … “They answered him, “If you will be a servant to this people today and serve …
A horrific crime was recently committed against four young girls in a restaurant in Beijing, China. I have attached the link below for your information should you choose to view it. The incident was caught on film from a camera installed in the restaurant. Four girls were enjoying a quiet meal together when a group …
Welcome here. My name is Merelyn Webber, author of “Head of the House: Is it a Sin for Women to Lead?” I am delighted that you have chosen to visit my blog. Equality is a topic I am pretty passionate about and I look forward to sharing some of that passion with you. In time, …
