Much of our lives involve making plans. Whether it is about the determining what to do on Saturday, how to manage the next big project at work, or dreaming about where you might be three years from now, life is about planning. It is good to make plans but a biblical worldview reminds us to [...]
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Proverbs: Making plans
Posted in proverbs on February 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Proverbs on parenting and children pt. 2
Posted in family, proverbs, tagged children, parenting, proverbs on September 2, 2008 | 4 Comments »
Here is part 1 of proverbs on parenting and children.
“Whoever spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is diligent to discipline him.” (Proverbs 13:24, ESV).
“The wisest of women builds her house, but folly with her own hands tears it down.” (Proverbs 14:1, ESV).
“A wise son makes a glad father, but [...]
Proverbs on parents and children
Posted in family, proverbs, tagged parenting, proverbs on August 22, 2008 | 1 Comment »
” The proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel: To know wisdom and instruction, to understand words of insight, to receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness, justice, and equity; to give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the youth— Let the wise hear and increase in learning, and the one [...]
Proverbs on integrity
Posted in proverbs on June 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
“he stores up sound wisdom for the upright; he is a shield to those who walk in integrity,” (Proverbs 2:7, ESV).
“Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit, but righteousness delivers from death.” (Proverbs 10:2, ESV).
“Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but he who makes his ways crooked will be found out. Whoever winks the eye [...]
The Proverbs–on greed
Posted in proverbs on April 21, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Haven’t done a post on Proverbs for awhile. Here’s another one!
“The righteousness of the upright delivers them, but the treacherous are taken captive by their lust.” (Proverbs 11:6, ESV).
“The people curse him who holds back grain, but a blessing is on the head of him who sells it.” (Proverbs 11:26, ESV).
“Be not among drunkards or [...]
Proverbs on the heart (1)
Posted in proverbs, tagged proverbs, the heart on March 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
” My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments,” (Proverbs 3:1, ESV).
“Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you; bind them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart.” (Proverbs 3:3, ESV).
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own [...]
Proverbs on anger
Posted in proverbs, tagged anger, proverbs on March 4, 2008 | 2 Comments »
“Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses.” (Proverbs 10:12, ESV).
“The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.” (Proverbs 10:11, ESV).
“The desire of the righteous ends only in good; the expectation of the wicked in wrath.” (Proverbs 11:23, ESV).
“By insolence comes nothing but strife, [...]
Proverbs on fearing and trusting God!
Posted in proverbs, tagged fearing God on February 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.” (Proverbs 1:7, ESV).
” My son, if you receive my words and treasure up my commandments with you, making your ear attentive to wisdom and inclining your heart to understanding; yes, if you call out for insight and raise your voice [...]
Do you want the blessing and favor of God?
Posted in proverbs, tagged proverbs on February 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
“Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who gets understanding,” (Proverbs 3:13, ESV).
“The Lord’s curse is on the house of the wicked, but he blesses the dwelling of the righteous.” (Proverbs 3:33, ESV).
Pursuing Wisdom
“And now, O sons, listen to me: blessed are those who keep my ways.” (Proverbs 8:32, ESV).
“Blessed is the [...]
