“Gold there is, and rubies in abundance, but lips that speak knowledge are a rare jewel.”Proverbs 20:15 NIV Do you own any precious gems or metals? No this isn’t a commercial for some financial assurance program. I just want to reflect on the rarity of this items. Some folks have several shiny and rare items … Continue reading Proverbs 20 – Rare Ores
Proverbs 18 – I Know Just How you feel…
“To answer before listening— that is folly and shame.”Proverbs 18:13 NIV Have you ever started sharing something personal to some one, they jump in with some sort of quip that appears to be empathetic in nature? “I know just how you feel!” And then they go one about their experiences and such. Did you find … Continue reading Proverbs 18 – I Know Just How you feel…
Proverbs 15 – He Sees You When You’re Sleeping…
The eyes of the Lord are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good.Proverbs 15:3 Did you ever wonder why people believe St. Nicolas could "see you when you're sleeping," and "knows when you're awake?" It is really the next line that takes the cake: "he knows if you've been bad or good." This is a god-like … Continue reading Proverbs 15 – He Sees You When You’re Sleeping…
Proverbs 14 – Different kind of work
“All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.”Proverbs 14:23 NIV I work two jobs. One, I am a Pastor. I write sermons every week, plan Sunday worship service, connect with my church folks. The other, I work in a grocery store. I’ve had several roles in the store: barista, grocery … Continue reading Proverbs 14 – Different kind of work
Proverbs 12 – Patience and Grace
“Fools show their annoyance at once, but the prudent overlook an insult.”Proverbs 12:16 NIV Some folks have no filter. Some have to learn to develop a “built in delay.” A foolish person just shows off their annoyance. They don’t stop and think about what the other person might be going through. The situation they can’t … Continue reading Proverbs 12 – Patience and Grace
Proverbs 9 – Which Woman?
“Wisdom has built her house; she has set up its seven pillars. She has prepared her meat and mixed her wine; she has also set her table. She has sent out her servants, and she calls from the highest point of the city, “Let all who are simple come to my house!” To those who … Continue reading Proverbs 9 – Which Woman?
Proverbs 8 – Wisdom and wealth
Choose my instruction instead of silver, knowledge rather than choice gold,for wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her.Proverbs 8:10-11 NIV "I wish I had a million dollars!" Have you ever said this phrase before? Heard someone else say it? The pessimist in me thinks, "but after you get that money, taxes … Continue reading Proverbs 8 – Wisdom and wealth
Proverbs 7 – Steer Clear
“All at once he followed her like an ox going to the slaughter, like a deer stepping into a noose till an arrow pierces his liver, like a bird darting into a snare, little knowing it will cost him his life.” Proverbs 7:22-23 NIV This whole chapter is something Solomon takes a great deal of … Continue reading Proverbs 7 – Steer Clear
Proverbs 6 – No-Sign On a Loan
“My son, if you have put up security for your neighbor, if you have shaken hands in pledge for a stranger, you have been trapped by what you said, ensnared by the words of your mouth. So do this, my son, to free yourself, since you have fallen into your neighbor’s hands: Go—to the point … Continue reading Proverbs 6 – No-Sign On a Loan
Proverbs 4 – Look Out Ahead!
“Let your eyes look straight ahead; fix your gaze directly before you.”Proverbs 4:25 NIV Have you noticed that so many people (including me) are looking down, into the palm of their hands most days? Even as they walk around, people are staring and absorbing data streamed to a little box of light called a smartphone. … Continue reading Proverbs 4 – Look Out Ahead!
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