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Studies show that if a male child cannot read by the third grade, he may very well end up in prison. Another study finds that rising prison costs negatively affects a child’s education. That study urged those in authority to reprioritize spending in order to correct the problem. Ancient Israel also had their priorities misplaced. In Haggai’s day, they were back from exile but having a hard time financially and spiritually. God sent them this message by the prophet. Chapter 1 of Haggai: “This is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies says: Look at what’s happening to you! You have planted much but harvest little. You eat but are not satisfied. You drink but are still thirsty. You put on clothes but cannot keep warm. Your wages disappear as though you were putting them in pockets filled with holes! Why? Because my house lies in ruins, says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies, while all of you are busy building your own fine houses. It’s because of you that the heavens withhold the dew and the earth produces no crops.” Misplaced priorities can lead to wasted effort. But when we focus on God’s kingdom and interests, we enjoy fulfillment and progress.
Dear Bro Banks,
I always enjoy the challenge from “Daily Direction” you share us over the air waves. Thankyou.
As a senior citizen I am moved to share this observation with you. When I started first grade in 1949 the Bible was a text book for High school in the public school I attended. The day always started by reciting the pledge of allegience and prayer. Today one would stand a good chance of being reprimanded for taking a Bible onto school property. Yet as a prison guard I have observed there are plenty inspect inmate property often. Bibles are not in short supply in the prison in which I work. In fact it would be safe to conclude that there is a Bible in every cell.
Rom 1:21, 22
Dear Bro Banks,
I always enjoy the challenge from “Daily Direction” you share us over the air waves. Thankyou.
As a senior citizen I am moved to share this observation with you. When I started first grade in 1949 the Bible was a text book for High school in the public school I attended. The day always started by reciting the pledge of allegiance and prayer. Today one would stand a good chance of being reprimanded for taking a Bible onto school property. Yet as a prison guard I inspect inmate property often. Bibles are not in short supply in the prison in which I work. In fact it would be safe to conclude that there is a Bible in every cell.
“21 Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened. 22 Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,” (Ro 1:21-22)
Sincerely,
AJ
I drop a leave a response each time I like a post on a website or if I have something to valuable to contribute to the discussion. It’s triggered by the fire communicated in the article I
browsed. And on this article A child not reading by the third grade
may end up in prison. | Urban Faith. I was moved enough to drop a leave a responsea response :
-) I do have 2 questions for you if you usually do not
mind. Could it be simply me or do some of these remarks look like left by brain dead folks?
😛 And, if you are posting at additional online social sites, I’d like to keep up with you.
Would you make a list every one of all your shared pages like your
linkedin profile, Facebook page or twitter feed?