# 446 The Proverbs – ‘A manual for living’ (MSG). Proverbs 17 (1). ‘Home sweet home’, maybe?

As a boy, we rarely sat around a dining room table and enjoyed not only the food but also the … More

# 445 The Proverbs – ‘A manual for living’ (MSG). Proverbs 16 (3) A mighty flood of justice! (NLT)

The religious leaders of Jesus’ day did not really appreciate his straight talk about the hypocrisy of their words and … More

# 444 The Proverbs – ‘A manual for living’ (MSG). Proverbs 16 (2). Guidance – going God’s way!  

There is a particular car advertisement that uses the slogan, “Go your own way!” Basically, suggesting that once you have … More

# 443 The Proverbs – ‘A manual for living’ (MSG). Proverbs 16 (1). The problem of sin and God’s answer!

If you lived in my city (Perth, Western Australia) between September 1958 to August 1963, you would have been excused … More

# 441 The Proverbs – ‘A manual for living’ (MSG). Proverbs 15 (3). Being “watched” – “both now and forevermore.” 

Ever get the feeling that you are being watched? Some people may be worried about such a thing happening, but … More

# 439 The Proverbs – ‘A manual for living’ (MSG). Proverbs 15 (1) The heart of the matter.

Getting to the heart of the situation is always useful. Have you ever felt like when talking to someone, all … 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

# 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