# 475 The Proverbs – ‘A manual for living’ (MSG). Proverbs 26 (2) a tiny spark [that] can set a great forest on fire. (James 3:5)

When I asked the question in my favourite search engine, “how many English words are there today?” I received many … More

# 473 The Proverbs – ‘A manual for living’ (MSG). Proverbs 25 (4) “A tsunami of hate…”

Has anyone ever said to you, “I hate you”? Or have you ever said this to someone or about someone? … More

Like the need for humility, which has been stressed in chapter 25, is the need for self-control. This too, is … More

In my last Post I finished with the words: “For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those … More

Hezekiah, who reigned 200 years after Solomon, was a good king, compared to many before and after him. In 2 … More

Can you imagine a bridge over a fast-flowing river being built with material that had never been tested and so … More

In my previous studies of the Psalms, when I got to Psalm 73 (see Posts 227-230), I was fascinated at … More

Proverbs have lots to say to young people but also to their parents. The challenge with parenting is that we … More

Even if you have no children, you were one once, so will still appreciate Proverb’s wisdom concerning them. As for … More

Recently, at our church home group Bible study, we were considering the story found in John 5:1-15. It is the … More