The Gaping Hole in the Door
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against…
Words Aptly Spoken
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. Editor’s Note: There are fifty-two good quotes here about married life. That’s one for every week of the year. Enjoy! “Haven’t you read,” (Jesus) replied, “that at the beginning the…
Danger—Infatuation!
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. “Flee the evil desires of youth, and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.” — 2 Timothy 2:22…
No Ifs, Ands, or Buts . . .
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. —Colossians 3:13 “If I’ve done something wrong, I’m sorry.” “…
Hearing Voices
Some of the biggest mistakes I have made were because I followed bad advice. I listened to the wrong “voices.” I thought that following current cultural trends was more important than following age-old wisdom. I thought that everyone’s motives were pure and that they knew what was best for me. I thought I could trust anyone with experience, even if that experience had led them into failure. I thought that many college degrees made a person an expert. I thought that an older generation couldn’t possibly relate to my contemporary situations. I thought that no one could possibly understand what I was going through unless they had “walked a mile in my shoes.” I thought that clichés like, “if it feels good, do it”. . . and “I’m okay, you’re okay” . . . and “there’s no such thing as black and white—everything is gray,” were true statements on which to base major decisions. And in a very contradictory way, I thought there was no such thing as truth—that humanism and situational ethics ruled the day. I was wrong, and many others with me. And there are consequences to bad choices.
A Father’s Charge
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who finds great delight in His commands. His children will be mighty in the land; each generation of the upright will be…
A Little Respect
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. “Love one another warmly as Christians, and be eager to show respect for one another”. — Romans 12:10 Aretha Franklin sang that all she wanted was a little respect –…
Affairs of the Heart
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. Editor's Note: We are pleased to post a devotion from Faith Deployed: Daily Encouragement for Military Wives. While this particular writing by Jocelyn Green is specifically for wives, the "question…
Happy 4th Anniversary, Excellent or Praiseworthy!
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” —2…