In about AD 60, while a prisoner for his faith in Jesus as the Messiah, the Apostle Paul wrote a … More
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My name is Rod and I became a follower of Jesus at the age of 19 and have continued to follow Him for over 50 years. I love studying the Word of God and sharing it with others.
# 437 The Proverbs – ‘A manual for living’ (MSG). Proverbs 14 (1). “Love’s pre-emptive strike!”
Much of Proverbs is about interpersonal relationships (some good and beneficial – some bad and destructive) such as the following … More
# 436 The Proverbs – ‘A manual for living’ (MSG). Proverbs 13 (3). Your friends – helpful or ‘toxic’?
Have you ever been concerned about the company you or someone you love is keeping? One particular proverb worth considering … More
# 435 The Proverbs – ‘A manual for living’ (MSG). Proverbs 13 (2). Appetites – good and evil.
The word “appetite” usually refers to the legitimate desire to eat food items, usually due to hunger. But the … More
# 434 The Proverbs – ‘A manual for living’ (MSG). Proverbs 13. Hope or hopelessness?
A new year has begun. Are you the type who makes new year’s resolutions? I wonder what your plans, hopes, … More
# 433 The Proverbs – ‘A manual for living’ (MSG). Proverbs 12:1-28. “Out in the open seas of Proverbs.” (# 55)
Maybe 10 times in my life I have been in the “open seas”, when, wherever you look around you, all … More
# 432 The Proverbs – ‘A manual for living’ (MSG). Proverbs – A Christmas special – Wise men (women) still seek Jesus!
In the Gospel of Matthew we read: Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the reign of King Herod. … More
# 431 The Proverbs – ‘A manual for living’ (MSG). Proverbs 11:1-31 (2). Character is very important.
God expected that the lives and behaviour of the people of Israel, and now our lives, as followers of Jesus, … More
# 430 The Proverbs – ‘A manual for living’ (MSG). Proverbs 11:1-31 (1) Justice, neighbourliness, and kindness.
Isaiah 61:8 states: I, the Lord, love justice; I hate robbery and wrongdoing. Psalm 37:28 says: For the Lord loves … More
# 429 The Proverbs – ‘A manual for living’ (MSG). Proverbs 10:6-32 (2). Future Consequences.
Every act in our lives has consequences. I guess this is one of the first lessons that a child learns, … More
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