Author: Kathy Sheldon Davis
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Do You Want to be Blessed? – Psalm 1
It’s February and I’m starting this new month in the book of Psalms. You’re welcome to join me. The first verses tell us what a blessed person looks like. “Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. But…
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Mom’s Advice for a King – Proverbs 31
I feel like I’m being tricky by not highlighting the “godly woman” verses that always catch my attention in Proverbs 31. Instead, today I’m actually drawn to the opening verses. We are told these words were spoken to King Lemuel by his mother. “It is not for kings, O Lemuel–not for kings to drink wine, not for rulers…
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Some Things are Absolute – Proverbs 30
I love concrete, inarguable statements. Today’s proverbs are exactly that. “Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. Do not add to his words, or he will rebuke you and prove you a liar.” Proverbs 30:5-6 NIV Inarguably, 1. Every word of God is flawless. He doesn’t…
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Up Comes Down – Proverbs 29
Here’s an example of one of those backward effect principles. If I lift myself up in pride thinking that’s how I’ll gain honor, the reverse happens. It’ll bring me down. And if I think of myself in a level-headed way I’ll gain honor. “A man’s pride brings him low, but a man of lowly spirit gains…
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Say “I Was Wrong” – Proverbs 28
I remember watching an episode of “Happy Days” on TV in the 70s when the character Fonzie couldn’t say the words “I was wrong.” It looked like he was choking on his tongue, and watching him struggle made my jaw ache. You’ve just gotta do it. There are repercussions if you can’t agree that you’ve…
