Category: Bible Reading
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More Nuggets of Wisdom – Proverbs 19
Here are the proverbs that caught my eye January 19. “A man’s own folly ruins his life, yet his heart rages against the Lord.” Proverbs 19:3 NIV This sounds much like an obstinate child throwing a tantrum. She’s kicking and screaming because of her choices and their outcome, and blaming God for her unhappiness with her choices.…
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Super Power Words – Proverbs 18
My grandsons love their super heroes. All day long they play they are the heroes with super powers doing good and squashing evil. I’ve teased them before about my super powers, but they don’t recognize Grandma-type power yet. According to Proverbs 18, my tongue has the power of life and death. Though I’ve recognized the seriousness of hurtful words in the past, I…
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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…
