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# 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
# 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
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