Decisions – The Arnold Journey

Sole Escape

Esther 4:12-13 12 When Esther’s words were reported to Mordecai, 13 he sent back this answer: “Do not think that because you are in the king’s house you alone of all the Jews will escape. For many people, the thought of disaster and tragedy can be overwhelming. They avoid thinking about it at all costs. They putContinue reading “Sole Escape”

Family!

Mark 3:20-35 Sometimes people just don’t understand you. It is not that they don’t speak the same language. That would be easy to absorb. But sometimes they don’t get you. They don’t understand what motivates you, what really matters to you, the things you would die for. We expect outsiders to not get us,Continue reading “Family!”

Rock, Paper, Scissors

Proverbs 16:33 There are some Scriptures that I struggle to understand. It is not the words that are difficult, but the application of the words. Our proverb today is one of those Scriptures. It speaks of casting lots, throwing some kind of dice that determines which alternative of choice is to be made. Continue reading “Rock, Paper, Scissors”

Proverbs 16:25 – False Advertising

Proverbs 16:25 Looks are deceiving. I am sure you have learned this lesson in life. Like red frosting on a birthday cake, it looks good, but then…. Hopefully the frosting doesn’t lead to death, but your tongue will have an unusual hue to it. If we only pay attention to outward appearances, weContinue reading “Proverbs 16:25 – False Advertising”

First Contact

Proverbs 14:15 There is one characteristic that I personally have had to learn over the years. I have had to learn to be less trusting of what people tell me. That’s right, less trusting. I have had to learn that people are sinful and that lying comes too easily, and often with no consequences. ButContinue reading “First Contact”

Thoughtful

Proverbs 14:8 If you have ever been around wise people, they seem to have one thing in common: they don’t make hasty decisions. They seem to think about life and the direction they want to take. They consider the consequences of their actions carefully. They gather information and weigh the options. It is not thatContinue reading “Thoughtful”

A Lone Ranger

Proverbs 11:14 Being the leader can be a lonely task, but it shouldn’t be a task done alone. The leader bears the responsibility for the decisions made, but they shouldn’t make the decisions alone. The consequences for not having a group of advisors you trust to tell you the truth even when they disagree withContinue reading “A Lone Ranger”