# 455 The Proverbs – ‘A manual for living’ (MSG). Proverbs 20 (1). Having an ‘appreciative ambivalence”! (# 51)

“Many things in life are neither bad nor good but are to be used with discretion. It is wisdom to … More

# 454 The Proverbs – ‘A manual for living’ (MSG). Proverbs 19 (3). Truth and lies.

# 454 The Proverbs – ‘A manual for living’ (MSG). Proverbs 19 (3). Truth and lies.

How many times have you heard the words, “it was just a harmless white lie!” or “it wasn’t really a … More

# 453 The Proverbs – ‘A manual for living’ (MSG). Proverbs 19 (2). Purpose in life.

# 453 The Proverbs – ‘A manual for living’ (MSG). Proverbs 19 (2). Purpose in life.

As a young person I thought very little about my “purpose in life”. Life was a struggle in many ways, … More

# 452 The Proverbs – ‘A manual for living’ (MSG). Proverbs 19 (1). Being kind to the poor.

# 452 The Proverbs – ‘A manual for living’ (MSG). Proverbs 19 (1). Being kind to the poor.

Living in Pakistan for 11 years certainly had its challenges. One of these was how to handle the constant needs … More

# 451 The Proverbs – ‘A manual for living’ (MSG). Proverbs 18 (3) Husbands and wives.

# 451 The Proverbs – ‘A manual for living’ (MSG). Proverbs 18 (3) Husbands and wives.

In August this year, my wife and I (no, not the happy couple in the photo) will celebrate 50 years … More

# 450 The Proverbs – ‘A manual for living’ (MSG). Proverbs 18 (2) Words which have the power of life or death.

# 450 The Proverbs – ‘A manual for living’ (MSG). Proverbs 18 (2) Words which have the power of life or death.

“Why is she so offended. I was only joking!” I guess you have heard a statement like this many times. … More