Category Archives: Proverbs

Who Has My Ear?

Timely advice is lovely, like golden apples in a silver basket.       Proverbs 25:11 (NLT) I’m hitting a milestone this year when my birthday rolls around. To me one of the perks to getting older is I am … Continue reading

Posted in Proverbs | Comments Off on Who Has My Ear?

Would God Do That?

Remember how the Lord your God led you through the wilderness for these forty years, humbling you and testing you to prove your character, and to find out whether or not you would obey his commands. 3 Yes, he humbled … Continue reading

Posted in Deuteronomy, Hebrews, Proverbs | 1 Comment

Proverbs 16

We humans make plans, but the Lord has the final word. We may think we know what is right, but the Lord is the judge of our motives. Share your plans with the Lord, and you will succeed.     … Continue reading

Posted in Proverbs | Comments Off on Proverbs 16

The Battle Belongs to God

Jody note: Today I want to share a post from Pam Brown, who I know through her pastor husband, Kevin and daughter Katy, who are both authors with our publishing company, Energion Publications. Thanks, Pam, for sharing this word. – … Continue reading

Posted in Genesis, Proverbs | Comments Off on The Battle Belongs to God

Heart Check

[reprinted from September 5, 2012] The rich and poor have this in common: The Lord made them both. Proverbs 22:2 (NLT) My dear brothers and sisters, how can you claim to have faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ if … Continue reading

Posted in James, Proverbs | Comments Off on Heart Check

Perfect Teachings

Nothing is completely perfect, except your teachings. 97 I deeply love your Law! I think about it all day. 98 Your laws never leave my mind, and they make me much wiser than my enemies. 99 Thinking about your teachings … Continue reading

Posted in Proverbs, Psalms | Comments Off on Perfect Teachings

Friends

[reprinted from August 18, 2010] A friend loves at all times;     Proverbs 17:17 (WEB) I am sad this week because I am saying good-by to a friend. He is dying. I will miss him. He has loved our … Continue reading

Posted in Proverbs | Comments Off on Friends

WARNING!

The Law of the Lord is a lamp,  and its teachings shine brightly. Correction and self-control will lead you through life.   Proverbs 6:23 (CEV) Where there is strife, there is pride, but wisdom is found in those who take … Continue reading

Posted in Proverbs | Comments Off on WARNING!

There’s a Storm Coming

20 My child, listen carefully to everything I say. 21 Don’t forget a single word, but think about it all. 22 Knowing these teachings will mean true life and good health for you. 23 Carefully guard your thoughts because they … Continue reading

Posted in Proverbs | Comments Off on There’s a Storm Coming

Today the 27th = Proverbs 27

[Scripture is from the CEV] Don’t brag about tomorrow! Each day brings its own surprises. 2 Don’t brag about yourself — let others praise you.            Verses 1-2 An angry person is dangerous, but a jealous … Continue reading

Posted in Proverbs | Comments Off on Today the 27th = Proverbs 27