Out of Character

Now, I find woman more bitter than death; she is all traps, her hands are fetters and her heart is snares.  He who is pleasing to God escapes her, and he who is displeasing is caught by her.  Ecclesiastes 7:26  NJPS More bitter than death – This is the only verse in the Bible that…

Knowing the Difference

For the sorrow that is according to the will of God produces a repentance without regret, leading to salvation; but the sorrow of the world produces death.  2 Corinthians 7:10  NASB Sorrow – If you don’t know the difference, you could die!  Remember those warning posters about pills.  The picture shows lots of little pills…

Hard To Swallow

Husbands, love your wives, and do not be embittered against them. Colossians 3:19 Be Embittered – OK, so husbands are supposed to love their wives. We know this is not just “feel good” love. Of course, love between a husband and a wife should feel good, but what Sha’ul has in mind is love that…