Poor in Spirit

Blessed are the poor in spirit ~ Matthew 5:3 Who are these poor in spirit? Are they folks with low self-esteem? Perhaps those who never stand up for their own rights. Maybe this refers to ones who can never quite make a go of life. Oh–Oh–I know, this is the person who sings in church [...]

Crucible

A quick thought for the day: The crucible is for silver and the furnace for gold… I came across this Proverb today, and the simile surprised me. What do you think Solomon pegged in a person’s life as similar to the crucible or the furnace? What one thing in life tests you, tries your character? [...]