Hezekiah, who reigned 200 years after Solomon, was a good king, compared to many before and after him. In 2 … More
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# 468 The Proverbs – ‘A manual for living’ (MSG). Proverbs 24 (1) How strong and courageous are you?
Can you imagine a bridge over a fast-flowing river being built with material that had never been tested and so … More
# 467 The Proverbs – ‘A manual for living’ (MSG). Proverbs 23 (2) The problem with envy.
In my previous studies of the Psalms, when I got to Psalm 73 (see Posts 227-230), I was fascinated at … More
# 462 The Proverbs – ‘A manual for living’ (MSG). Proverbs 22 (3). Being a responsible and loving parent.
Proverbs have lots to say to young people but also to their parents. The challenge with parenting is that we … More
# 461 The Proverbs – ‘A manual for living’ (MSG). Proverbs 22 (2) Children – a blessing and a challenge.
Even if you have no children, you were one once, so will still appreciate Proverb’s wisdom concerning them. As for … More
# 458 The Proverbs – ‘A manual for living’ (MSG). Proverbs 21 (1). Doing what is right.
Recently, at our church home group Bible study, we were considering the story found in John 5:1-15. It is the … More
# 457 The Proverbs – ‘A manual for living’ (MSG). Proverbs 20 (3). Being realistic about oneself.
The writer of proverbs asks a very important question here in chapter 20. He asks: 9 Who can say, “I have … More
# 456 The Proverbs – ‘A manual for living’ (MSG). Proverbs 20 (2). Diligence verses laziness.
“Sluggard” – it’s not a word we use often in the 21st Century, but despite its lack of use, the … More
# 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.
As a young person I thought very little about my “purpose in life”. Life was a struggle in many ways, … More
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