DEEP FRIENDSHIPS |
PROVERBS 20:6Many will say they are loyal friends, but who can find one who is truly reliable? Deep friendshipsIm not a very good friend. For as long as I can remember Ive tended to be a somethin...
Posted by on Tue, 03 Mar 2009 08:12:00 GMT |
OVERLOOKING WRONGS IS COMPLICATED |
PROVERBS 19:11 Sensible people control their temper; they earn respect by overlooking wrongs. Overlooking wrongs is complicated! A controlled temper doesnt work unless wrongs are overlooked. It...
Posted by on Wed, 25 Feb 2009 06:08:00 GMT |
CONTEMPTUOUS BEHAVIOUS |
PROVERBS 18:3Doing wrong leads to disgrace,and scandalous behavior brings contempt.Contemptuous BehaviorThe recent display of greed on Wall Street inspires contempt from me for those taking tax money ...
Posted by on Thu, 12 Feb 2009 09:26:00 GMT |
CONTRIBUTING TO THE FAMILY FEAST |
PROVERBS 17:1 Better a dry crust eaten in peace than a house filled with feastingand conflict. Contributing to the family feastI cannot imagine living in a home where conflict shows itself in var...
Posted by on Wed, 11 Feb 2009 11:04:00 GMT |
CRITICAL MIND |
PROVERBS 6:23From a wise mind comes wise speech; the words of the wise are persuasive.Critical MindSo how does one develop a wise mind? It takes more than stuffing it with knowledge otherwise the real...
Posted by on Mon, 09 Feb 2009 06:24:00 GMT |
SELF DECEIT |
PROVERBS 15:4 Gentle words are a tree of life; a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.Self-Deceit Some dear sensitive Christians get upset when they lie to cover up a surprise birthday party but liv...
Posted by on Thu, 05 Feb 2009 08:35:00 GMT |
PASSION BATTLES |
PROVERBS 14:30 A peaceful heart leads to a healthy body; jealousy is like cancer in the bones.Passion battlesThe word translated jealousy, in other contexts means sexual passion or ardor for God. H...
Posted by on Wed, 04 Feb 2009 06:31:00 GMT |
IDENTIFYING WITH GOD'S CAUSES |
PROVERBS 13:23 A poor persons farm may produce much food, but injustice sweeps it all away. Identifying with Gods causes So the godly do not always prosper. This proverb breathes a word of warn...
Posted by on Thu, 29 Jan 2009 07:26:00 GMT |
ARE THEY REALLY? |
PROVERBS 12:5The plans of the godly are just; the advice of the wicked is treacherous.Are they really?Im bothered by this proverb, in particular the first half. Are the plans of the godly just? Is t...
Posted by on Wed, 28 Jan 2009 09:16:00 GMT |
GENEROSITY |
PROVERBS 11:24-26 Give freely and become more wealthy; be stingy and lose everything. The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed. People curse those who hoar...
Posted by on Tue, 27 Jan 2009 09:09:00 GMT |
