[:en]The proverbs of Solomon: “A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son brings grief to his mother” (v. 1) “Ill gotten treasures are of no value, but righteousness delivers from death” (v. 2) “The Lord does not let the righteous go hungry, but he thwarts the craving of the wicked” (v.… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 10[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 9[:]
[:en]”Do not rebuke a mocker or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man and he wil love you. Instruct a wise man and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man and he will add to his learning. (vs. 8-9) “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 9[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 8[:]
[:en]Wisdom’s Call: “Choose my instruction instead of silver, knowledge rather than choice gold, for wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her” (vs. 10-11) “I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me. With me are riches and honor, enduring wealth and prosperity. My fruit… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 8[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 7 [:]
[:en]Keep His words, store up His commands, guard His teachings as the apple of your eyes, bind them on your fingers and write them on the tablet of your heart. (vs. 1-3) Warnings against the Adulteress: “Keep away from the adulteress who is loud and defiant. With persuasive words she seduced a simple man with… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 7 [:]
[:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 6[:]
[:en]Warnings against laziness: “Ants has no commander, overseer or ruler, but it stores its provision in summer and gather its food at harvest (vs. 6-8). “A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of hands to rest — Poverty will come like a bandit and scarcity like an armed man” (vs. 10-11) 6 Things… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 6[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (9/13/17)[:]
[:en]Scripture Reading: Proverbs 16 Biblical Truth: What are the keys to have a good life – a life of ease and comfort? Can material possessions, fame and position give you permanent satisfaction and joy? There is only one thing that can bring about true and lasting joy and peach – and that is obedience to… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (9/13/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/13/17)[:]
[:en]July 28, 1914 marked the 100th anniversary of the beginning of World War 1. In the TV program “Mr. Selfridge”, it included an episode set in 1914 that showed young male employees of a department store in London lining up to volunteer for the army. The soldiers were so young, so eager and willing to… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/13/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (9/12/17)[:]
[:en]Scripture Reading: Proverbs 15 Biblical Truth: James 3:10-11 says “Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing… this should not be…… Can both fresh water and salt water flow from the same spring? Words are very powerful. It can make or break a person. It has the power of life and death. It can… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (9/12/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/12/17)[:]
[:en]Proverbs 13:10 says: “Pride breeds quarrels” but wisdom is found in those who take advice” Most quarrels are fueled by pride wanting to be right and insisting on our way. But those who have wisdom from God humble themselves, acknowledge their own limits of understanding and listen to other person’s opinion. They allow their own… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/12/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (9/11/17)[:]
[:en]Scripture Reading: Proverbs 14 Biblical Truth: When we look at the evils around the world, it seems that evil triumph over the good. But God is sovereign and in control of everything. Our Redeemer promises that one day “the horn of the wicked will be destroyed but the tent of the upright will flourish. The… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (9/11/17)[:]