“Who has woe? Who has sorrow? Who has strife? Who has complaints? Who has needless bruises? Who has bloodshot eyes? Those who linger over wine, who go to sample bowls of mixed wine. Do not gaze at wine when it is red, when it sparkles in the cup, when it goes down smoothly! In the … Continue reading Proverbs 23 – Needless Bruises
Proverbs 22 – Out of Bounds
“Do not move an ancient boundary stone set up by your ancestors.”Proverbs 22:28 NIV I don’t watch a lot of sports. I play even less sports than I watch. However I understand the basic premise of “out of bounds” areas. Most every game has them. They have a field of play where the game is … Continue reading Proverbs 22 – Out of Bounds
Proverbs 21 – God Wins
“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 This passage speaks to the amount of planning and preparation we can do for any given task. I’m not sure what you make … Continue reading Proverbs 21 – God Wins
Proverbs 19 – Hearsay
“A false witness will not go unpunished, and whoever pours out lies will perish.”Proverbs 19:9 NIV Did you know that perjury is illegal? Our system of laws in the US reflects this scripture but perhaps not the way that justice is carried out. I did a search on this topic, so I saved you some … Continue reading Proverbs 19 – Hearsay
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 17 – Me Lucky Charms!
A bribe is seen as a charm by the one who gives it; they think success will come at every turn.Proverbs 17:8 NIV Bribery does seem like a way to magically fix all your problems. If you have money, you pay someone to be quiet, to destroy evidence, give you a good business deal, or to … Continue reading Proverbs 17 – Me Lucky Charms!
Proverbs 16 – Learning something
The wise in heart are called discerning, and gracious words promote instruction.Proverbs 16:21 NIV Photo by Julia M Cameron on Pexels.com Have you ever met someone you could describe as a "know-it-all?" I didn't matter if they weren't an expert authority on the matter at hand, their opinion was the best one. This is exactly … Continue reading Proverbs 16 – Learning something
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 13 – I shouldn’t have said that…
“Those who guard their lips preserve their lives, but those who speak rashly will come to ruin.”Proverbs 13:3 NIV Have you ever instantly regretted saying something? You don’t realize how you hurt someone until the word fly out of your mouth? How they might cause problems? Proverbs tells us a wise person is someone who … Continue reading Proverbs 13 – I shouldn’t have said that…
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