Category Archives: Proverbs

Proverbs 18

Fools care nothing for thoughtful discourse; all they do is run off at the mouth. v. 2 (The Message) Here I go again today! Hearing about how much I should use my mouth! God is so faithful to make sure … Continue reading

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Proverbs 17

I know several people that read a Proverb a day. With 31 Proverbs, it works out well in a month. Let’s look at a Proverb a day this week and see what God has to say. Whoever mocks the poor … Continue reading

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Keep It Simple

A psalm of David. The Lord is my shepherd; I have everything I need.  He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams.  He renews my strength.  He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to … Continue reading

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‘Hate’ from God’s View

16There are six things the Lord hates, Seven that are abominations to his very being: 17Haughty eyes, Lying tongue Hands pouring out innocent blood. 18A mind fashioning wicked plans, Feet running toward evil, 19Breath carrying falsehood, False testimony, Anyone who … Continue reading

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Choices

– Henry Neufeld And he went in again into the synagogue. And there was a man there who had a paralyzed hand. 2And they watched him to see if he would heal him on the Sabbath, so that they could … Continue reading

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Proverbs…Wisdom…Gift

My son, keep my words. Lay up my commandments within you. Keep my commandments and live! Guard my teaching as the apple of your eye. Bind them on your fingers. Write them on the tablet of your heart.     … Continue reading

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My Prayer List

Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.        Proverbs 3:5-6 (WEB) I have a long list of prayer … Continue reading

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O Give Thanks to the LORD!

There is no wisdom, no insight, no plan that can succeed against the LORD. The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but victory rests with the LORD Proverbs 21:30-31 (NIV) Growing up in my relationship with God … Continue reading

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God’s Diet for Me

He who is full loathes honey, but to the hungry even what is bitter tastes sweet. Proverbs 27:7 (NIV) Have you ever been hungry? I mean – missed several meals hungry? Most of us have no idea what that means. … Continue reading

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How to Grow a Child

What makes a child go ‘bad’ or ‘good’? First, let’s keep the definitions of ‘good’ and ‘bad’ simple. good – excellent, high moral life, superior, bad – awful, horrific, shocking, poor moral life Second, I am not setting myself as … Continue reading

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