Author: Kathy Sheldon Davis
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Qualities of a Friend – Proverbs 17
A true friend is one who isn’t easily offended. In fact, she is quick to cover over an offense. She refuses to repeat it, even to me. A friend like this is a prize indeed. “He who covers over an offense promotes love, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.” Proverbs 17:9 NIV Another quality I…
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Listen to the Rebuke – Proverbs 15
Have you noticed some people are more teachable than others? “He who listens to a life-giving rebuke will be at home among the wise.” Proverbs 15:31 NIV. “He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.” 15:32 It’s not easy to accept a rebuke of any kind, but if one comes to me…
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The Wise Think – Proverbs 14
I was told by a frustrated supervisor, “Kathy, you think too much.” She found it impossible to accept that people’s strengths that were different from hers had value, so I learned to understand her misunderstanding me. Thinking things through helped me to be a better employee, produce better results and feel better about the work. In contemplating Proverbs 14,…
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How Money Grows – Proverbs 13
“Dishonest money dwindles away, but he who gathers money little by little makes it grow.” Proverbs 13:11 NIV. As a child I remember thinking that if I just had a little money it didn’t hurt if I spent it on just stuff. After all, I wasn’t losing anything of real value. But if I was…
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Chasing the Dream – Proverbs 12
“He who works his land will have abundant food, but he who chases fantasies lacks judgment.” Proverbs 12:11 NIV. My view: If I work to develop and better the resources I’ve been given, I will have an abundance. But if I stop working to chase after fantasies that don’t have much chance of being profitable shows…
