Although we don’t actually know who King Lemuel is, what we do know is that he had a wise mother! … More
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# 483 The Proverbs – ‘A manual for living’ (MSG). Proverbs 30:15-16. Never satisfied!
I guess you may have heard the quote: “You can please some of the people all of the time, you … More
# 482 The Proverbs – ‘A manual for living’ (MSG). Proverbs 30:1-9. One-hit wonder?
Have you ever heard of Ron Dante? Well, neither had I until I read that he was in a list … More
# 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
# 474 The Proverbs – ‘A manual for living’ (MSG). Proverbs 26 (1). Being ‘habitually out of touch with reality.’ (# 51)
In my Introduction to Proverbs (see Posts # 399-401) we considered two key words used in Proverbs describing people. They … More
# 471 The Proverbs – ‘A manual for living’ (MSG). Proverbs 25 (2) Refreshing others.
In my last Post I finished with the words: “For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those … More
# 470 The Proverbs – ‘A manual for living’ (MSG). Proverbs 25 (1) Wisdom for those in “leadership training” groups.
Hezekiah, who reigned 200 years after Solomon, was a good king, compared to many before and after him. In 2 … More
# 469 The Proverbs – ‘A manual for living’ (MSG). Proverbs 24 (2) Application is vital for growth.
So how are you going reading through this particular piece of Wisdom Literature known as Proverbs? Are you growing in … More
# 466 The Proverbs – ‘A manual for living’ (MSG). Proverbs 23 (1) Do you eat to live or live to eat?
Most people, I guess, know the following lyrics from the famous song, “Food, glorious food”, in the play called “Oliver”. … More
# 465 The Proverbs – ‘A manual for living’ (MSG). Proverbs 22 (6). Whatever you do, in word or deed…
The sayings of the wise continue with various topics to enable us and those around us to live fulfilling and … More
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