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~ “God’s wisdom is something mysterious that goes deep into the interior of his purposes.” ~Apostle Paul

Tag Archives: Wise Sayings

If good people barely make it, what’s in store for the bad?

December 26, 2020

Why it matters to Jesus: Jesus is straight with us. The way is not easy. He says it over and over. …

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Is good character a great insurance policy?

November 6, 2020

Good character is important. Doing the right thing, God’s thing, makes all the difference. Solomon’s dad understood that following what …

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What is God’s goal for our hearts?

August 22, 2020

It is God’s goal for us to align our hearts with our words in a way that is acceptable to …

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What do I want from God? What should I ask for?

June 28, 2020

God offered Solomon anything he wanted. He could have anything at all. Now that is amazing. What did Solomon want? …

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Am I a student of good?

June 26, 2020

There are many things we can be students of. Seeking good is God’s goal for us. God wants us to …

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Am I a loafer and lazybone?

June 8, 2020

This is a stunning insight from Solomon. God’s goal for us is that we work. Work is Godly. Work is …

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Is my grandeur to forgive and forget?

June 7, 2020

I need to learn how to hold my tongue. Easier said than done some days. Someone says something and off …

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Can I really escape God?

June 1, 2020

Ever heard of Francis Thompson? Young guy, drop out, drug addict, drifter, sometime homeless. Eventually diseased and dead at 48. …

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Should I beg God?

May 16, 2020

Jesus said, “Everyone who asks (begs) receives …” Sometimes it takes a lot for us to ask. We think we …

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Jesus brings calm into our lives. Jesus brings peace. Jesus drives out the darkness. 

May 10, 2020

I remember as a child not wanting to sleep in the dark. There were monsters in the closet and under …

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What is God’s message to us today?

May 7, 2020

This is both prophecy about Jesus and also a message to us as God’s children. Our God is a living, …

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“If I’m sleepless at midnight, I spend the hours in grateful reflection.” ~King David

April 18, 2020

Some nights I don’t sleep as well as I would like. How do I use the time? Worrying? Tossing and …

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“Ignorant zeal is worthless; haste makes waste.” ~King Solomon

April 9, 2020

Am I confused with trying to be fast rather than being correct? God is patient. God is not in a …

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“Love to you, Lord God! You pay a fair wage for a good day’s work!” ~King David

March 28, 2020

I hear this clearly. I can count on God. My strength comes straight from God. It is not of my …

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“Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a steadfast spirit within me.” ~King David

March 23, 2020

I must have a pure heart. Jesus is clear on that. I can’t see God without a pure heart. Is …

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“For You are great and do wondrous deeds; You alone are God.” ~King David

March 22, 2020

I am constantly amazed and stunned at how good God is and beautiful His works are. He has done wonderful …

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“Wise men and women are always learning, always listening for fresh insights.” ~King Solomon

March 19, 2020

How can I become wise? That is an essential question. I need to figure it out. King Solomon was the …

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Will I be devoted to a dead life? Am I a stump, dead and rotting?

March 5, 2020

I want to live a life that is flourishing. I really do. I can’t do it on my own though. …

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“God, listen to me shout, bend an ear to my prayer.” ~King David

February 24, 2020

I call on God. I plead with God to listen to me. I don’t just whisper. I shout it out …

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“Have no fear of sudden disaster or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked, for the MASTER will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being snared” ~King Solomon

February 19, 2020

Am I ready to be bold and have confidence when I approach Jesus in prayer? Jesus is my great high …

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“A meal of bread and water in contented peace is better than a banquet spiced with quarrels” ~King Solomon

February 14, 2020

There is something about enjoying a peaceful meal. It can be alone or with families and friends. I come away …

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“Give us help for the hard task; human help is worthless. In God we’ll do our very best; he’ll flatten the opposition for good.” ~ King David

February 3, 2020

I love it when friends help. It is always a blessing. But there is always a limit to what can …

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“With the pure You show Yourself pure, and with the crooked You show Yourself astute.” ~King David

January 26, 2020

God is pure and holy. There is nothing about God that is false at all. There is no evil in …

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“God made everything with a place and purpose; even the wicked are included—but for judgment.” ~King Solomon

January 25, 2020

I can take comfort in the fact that God has made everything. It has all been planned out. God has …

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“Strong God, I’m watching you do it, I can always count on you — God, my dependable love.” ~King David

January 16, 2020

Some days I get in a heap of trouble. My enemies are after me. King David had that in spades. …

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“Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” ~King David

January 15, 2020

I want to have a pure heart. If my heart is pure, I will see God. I want a heart …

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“Knowledge flows like spring water from the wise; fools are leaky faucets, dripping nonsense.” ~King Solomon

January 9, 2020

God is gracious and kind to us. He gives wisdom and knowledge. It is lack turning on the faucet. Once …

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“Do you really speak righteously, you mighty ones? Do you judge people fairly?” ~King David

December 28, 2019

God is looking for righteous leaders. I want leaders who know how to speak righteously and know what justice means. …

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“Lady Wisdom builds a lovely home; Sir Fool comes along and tears it down brick by brick.” ~King Solomon

December 20, 2019

Wisdom in an amazing character trait. I want more of it. I need more of it. God is in a …

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“I’m ready, God, so ready, ready from head to toe, ready to sing, ready to raise a tune.” ~King David

December 10, 2019

King David is being chased by Saul. He is hiding in a cave. He is in a very tough spot. …

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“Intelligent children listen to their parents; foolish children do their own thing.” ~King Solomon

December 2, 2019

I learned this the hard way with my dad. There was a period of time I thought he was an …

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“God, you did everything you promised, and I’m thanking you with all my heart.” ~King David

November 21, 2019

God is very faithful and loyal. God does everything He promises. I can count on that. My job is to …

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“Better to be poor and honest than a rich person no one can trust.” ~King Solomon

November 11, 2019

The pursuit of possessions and wealth and a preoccupation with physical things is futile and dissatisfying. Materialism is defined as “the …

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“Dignify those who are down on their luck; you’ll feel good — that’s what God does.” ~King David

October 23, 2019

God has given me a job. It is straightforward. There are lots of people down on their luck. My job …

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 “A woman of gentle grace gets respect, but men of rough violence grab for loot.” ~King Solomon

October 16, 2019

I am called to gentle and humble. Jesus is clear with me that I should meek. I should look to …

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“God, for your sake, help me! Use your influence to clear me. Listen, God—I’m desperate. Don’t be too busy to hear me.” ~King David

October 3, 2019

I am desperate some days. I don’t see a way out. God doesn’t seem to care. What should I do? …

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“Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brothers to dwell together in unity!” ~King David

September 30, 2019

Those whose commitment from the heart is shown in practical, often sacrificial, care, love and service. They are a source …

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“Liars secretly hoard hatred; fools openly spread slander.” ~King Solomon

September 27, 2019

This puts an interesting twist on the motivation of liars and slanderers. I must pay attention here. When I lie, …

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The fool says in his heart, “There’s no God.” ~King David

September 14, 2019

There is a lot to be said about atheism and skepticism in general. I am very active on social media …

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“In peace I will both lie down and sleep, For You alone, O Master, make me to dwell in safety.” ~King David

September 10, 2019

I can count on peace. I can count on sleep. I can count on rest. I don’t need a “My …

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 “Are you confused about life, don’t know what’s going on?” ~Lady Wisdom

September 9, 2019

The call here is for the confused, the simple and ignorant to have dinner with Lady Wisdom. It is easy …

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“Why do you brag of evil, “Big Man”? God’s mercy carries the day.” ~King David

August 27, 2019

I must be very careful. Am I bragging about evil? Of course not! Really? Do I think I am a …

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“Since I am afflicted and needy, let the Master be mindful of me. You are my help and my deliverer; do not delay, O my God.” ~King David

August 25, 2019

Humility is the correct way to come into God’s presence. Someone who knows Jesus and follows Him will be growing …

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“The Fear-of-God means hating Evil, whose ways I hate with a passion — pride and arrogance and crooked talk.” ~King Solomon

August 17, 2019

It is an interesting question. Do I hate evil? Should I hate evil? Am I passionate in my hate for …

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“Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice; Let the sea roar, and all it contains.” ~King David

August 15, 2019

There are many reasons to be thankful about the wonderful world around us. God is good and in a good …

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“Generous in love — God, give grace! Huge in mercy — wipe out my bad record. Scrub away my guilt, soak out my sins in your laundry. I know how bad I’ve been; my sins are staring me down.” ~King David

August 1, 2019

David has committed a terrible sin with Bathsheba in committing adultery and then having her husband killed in battle. David …

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“Dear friend, do what I tell you; treasure my careful instructions. Do what I say and you’ll live well. My teaching is as precious as your eyesight—guard it!” ~King Solomon

July 28, 2019

Wisdom is useless unless I act on it. Wisdom is about knowing, understanding and doing. Acting on wisdom leads to …

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“He saved them for the sake of His name, that He might make His power known.” ~King David

July 22, 2019

God is God. God is to be honored and His name is to be revered. This is a shock to …

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“The God of gods — it’s God! — speaks out, shouts, “Earth!” welcomes the sun in the east, farewells the disappearing sun in the west.” ~Asaph

July 15, 2019

We have an amazing God. God is God. God is God of gods. God reigns supreme. I must get that …

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“Their perverse minds are always cooking up something nasty, always stirring up trouble.” ~King Solomon

July 11, 2019

I deal with a lot of atheists and skeptics online. I see this play out daily. There is a duplicitousness …

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“We aren’t immortal. We don’t last long. Like our dogs, we age and weaken. And die.” ~Sons of Korah

June 28, 2019

My dad would say very frequently “There are two things certain in life …. death and taxes”. I think for …

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“We pondered your love-in-action … ” ~Sons of Korah

June 11, 2019

I need to think about God. That is the main thing. More important though, I need to think about God’s …

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“I’m writing out clear directions to Wisdom Way, I’m drawing a map to Righteous Road.” ~King Solomon

June 5, 2019

I want wisdom. I am on a journey. If I am careful, I might get lost. There are lots of …

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“Applause, everyone. Bravo, bravissimo! Shout God-songs at the top of your lungs! God Most High is stunning, astride land and ocean.” ~Sons of Korah

May 24, 2019

Now here is a good word. God, our most High God, is stunning. So is His Son Jesus. So is …

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“Good friend, don’t forget all I’ve taught you; take to heart my commands. They’ll help you live a long, long time, a long life lived full and well.” ~King Solomon

May 16, 2019

I want to live long. I want to live well. I want to live long. There is very good news. …

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“God is a safe place to hide, ready to help when we need him.” ~Sons of Korah

May 6, 2019

I can trust God. God provides me a safe place. Some days we all need a refuge or even a …

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“The precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart.” ~King David

May 3, 2019

Joy is something we all long for but that often seems difficult to grab hold of. Experiencing joy should be …

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“God gives out wisdom free, is plain spoken in knowledge and understanding.” ~King Solomon

April 30, 2019

God is ready, willing and able to give me wisdom. God makes it clear and is plain spoken. There is …

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“Your throne is God’s throne, ever and always; the scepter of your royal rule measures right living.” ~King David

April 20, 2019

Jesus is King of God’s country. Jesus will rule forever and ever. There is no end to His authority. Jesus …

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“Carelessness kills; complacency is murder.” ~King Solomon

April 12, 2019

I have to guard against being content. Being self-satisfied is dangerous. Neglecting wisdom in my life leads to the destruction …

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“We didn’t fight for this land; we didn’t work for it — it was a gift! You gave it, smiling as you gave it, delighting as you gave it.” ~ Unknown Psalmist

April 1, 2019

Jesus is smiling. He takes great pleasure in giving me freedom. My life is a gift from God. I didn’t earn …

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“Leaders can’t afford to make fools of themselves, gulping wine and swilling beer.” ~King Lemuel

March 25, 2019

Here is great advice. Don’t get drunk. There is no good that comes from it. Leaders need a clear and …

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“He puts a smile on my face. He’s my God.” ~King David

March 16, 2019

It is not about me. Of course I get down. I start crying the blues. I’m throwing a big pity …

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“You will not be afraid of the terror by night, or of the arrow that flies by day.” ~King David

March 13, 2019

I am constantly on the lookout for tornadoes. I live in tornado alley. I used to live in the northeast …

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“The skeptic swore, “There is no God! No God! — I can do anything I want!” ~Agur

March 6, 2019

This chapter in Proverbs is not written by King Solomon. It is written by Agur, the son of Jakeh. We …

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“My lovingkindness I will keep for him forever, and My covenant shall be confirmed to him.” ~King David

February 28, 2019

God is loyal. God is faithful. That is just who God is. It is His very nature. When God says …

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“Why are you down in the dumps, dear soul?” ~King David

February 25, 2019

Why am I down in the dumps? King David has lots of good reasons to ask. So do I. I …

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“When I wept in my soul with fasting, It became my reproach.” ~King David

February 24, 2019

The purpose of fasting should be to take my eyes off the things of this world to focus completely on …

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“When good people run things, everyone is glad, but when the ruler is bad, everyone groans.” ~King Solomon

February 15, 2019

The issue here, relative to “good people”, is one of righteousness. Do we have righteous people in charge? The contrast …

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“This isn’t the neighborhood bully mocking me — I could take that.” ~King David

February 3, 2019

This is tough. When a friend betrays us, it is so very painful. I can take it when trolls attack …

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“The wicked are edgy with guilt, ready to run off even when no one’s after them; Honest people are relaxed and confident, bold as lions.” ~King Solomon

January 28, 2019

A lion is a mighty and very courageous animal. Jesus is the Lion of the tribe of Judah. I want …

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“How happy is the man who has made the Master his trust.” ~King David

January 19, 2019

I am happy. Jesus promises me that I will be. A state of pleasure or joy experienced both by people …

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“Ignore what the world worships; the world’s a huge stockpile of God-wonders and God-thoughts.” ~King David

January 18, 2019

The world isn’t worshiping God, our Master. They don’t know Him and his wonderful love. Jesus brings me great joy …

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“Don’t call attention to yourself; let others do that for you.” ~King Solomon

January 8, 2019

Jesus calls on me to be humble. God is God. God is great. I am not. I am a slave. …

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“Mum’s the word!” ~King David

December 29, 2018

David knows. God has given him wisdom. Being quiet and not saying what I am thinking is a good course …

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“We no more give honors to fools than pray for snow in summer or rain during harvest.” ~King Solomon

December 19, 2018

God wants me to be wise. God wants me to understand that He is God. I am not. God is …

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“I give out good and get back evil from God-haters who can’t stand a God-lover.” ~King David

December 11, 2018

I sure feel like this some days. I do good (or at least I think I do). What do I …

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“The right word at the right time is like a custom-made piece of jewelry, and a wise friend’s timely reprimand is like a gold ring slipped on your finger.” ~King Solomon

November 30, 2018

We need friends but we need wise friends that we can count on to say the right thing at the …

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“Get insurance with God and do a good deed, settle down and stick to your last. Keep company with God, get in on the best.” ~King David

November 24, 2018

It is a wise thing to “do good”. I know that “good works” won’t save me. Only the redemptive act …

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“It’s better to be wise than strong; intelligence outranks muscle any day.” ~King Solomon

November 16, 2018

There is a better way. What? Yes, God shows us. It is a God thing. It is called wisdom. It …

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“How exquisite your love, O God!” ~King David

November 10, 2018

God is love! Jesus came to die for me to show the amazing scope of God’s love. God’s love is …

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“Don’t stealthily move back the boundary lines or cheat orphans out of their property, for they have a powerful Advocate who will go to bat for them.” ~King Solomon

November 3, 2018

God cares for the poor, the widow, the orphan, the homeless, the sick, those in jail; all of the displaced …

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“God is great — everything works together for good for his servant.” ~King David

October 25, 2018

I have something to shout about. I have family and friends that want the best for me. They really do. …

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“A sterling reputation is better than striking it rich; a gracious spirit is better than money in the bank.” ~King Solomon

October 17, 2018

Jesus warns us constantly and consistently about the dangers not focusing on God and focusing on wealth. It is a …

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Fools – What do we know about them from Proverbs?

October 14, 2018

I want wisdom. It is important to my daily walk with Jesus. Sometimes it helps, in understanding something, is to …

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“I live and breathe God; if things aren’t going well, hear this and be happy: join me in spreading the news; together let’s get the word out.” ~King David

October 10, 2018

King David knows what it is like to be in some tough places. He spent much of his life in …

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“Yet wisdom is vindicated by her deeds.” ~Jesus

September 29, 2018

Paul tells the church that the spiritual blindness of Israel is a “mystery” that had not previously been revealed (Romans …

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“Good leadership is a channel of water controlled by God; He directs it to whatever ends He chooses.” ~King Solomon

September 28, 2018

  God is God. God is in control. I don’t get that some days. What about that jerk that is …

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“God’s plan for the world stands up, all his designs are made to last.” ~King David

September 21, 2018

  David knows a lot about God’s plan for countries and kingdoms. We can plan and scheme all we want. …

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“He who guards his mouth and his tongue, guards his soul from troubles. ” ~King Solomon

September 15, 2018

I don’t like to get in trouble. I do even though I don’t like it. Usually it is something I’ve …

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“Lots of people claim to be loyal and loving, but where on earth can you find one?” ~King Solomon

September 9, 2018

Where is the loyalty? Where is the love? Doesn’t anyone care? God is loyal and God is loving. I can …

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“Let angry people endure the backlash of their own anger; if you try to make it better, you’ll only make it worse.” ~King Solomon

July 16, 2018

There is a natural set of consequences for angry people. There is a backlash. Something very real is going to …

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“Be brave. Be strong. Don’t give up. Expect God to get here soon.” ~King David

July 6, 2018

Now here is some good news. God is going to take care of me. My job is to love God. …

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“Fools are undone by their big mouths; their souls are crushed by their words.” ~King Solomon

June 29, 2018

Scripture portrays fools as those who have rejected God and/or his ways and are unable or unwilling to appreciate the …

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“The fear of the Master is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.” ~King Solomon

June 25, 2018

Proverbs 1:7 declares, “The fear of the Master is the beginning of knowledge.” Until I understand who God is and develop …

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“God, my God, I yelled for help and you put me together.” ~King David

June 16, 2018

God answers prayer. Mighty King David knows this in his heart. He has seen lots of trouble. God comes through. …

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“Overlook an offense and bond a friendship; fasten on to a slight and — good-bye, friend!” ~King Solomon

June 10, 2018

Friendship is an amazing experience. It also can be a fragile relationship. Am I looking at the good in my …

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“Bravo, God, bravo!” ~King David

May 31, 2018

Where is my enthusiasm for God and His marvelous works? Why don’t I shout it out? Do I long for …

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“Humans are satisfied with whatever looks good; God probes for what is good.” ~King Solomon

May 27, 2018

God acts from the highest, purest motives. God expects me to do the same. Humans are satisfied with whatever looks …

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“Blessed be God — He heard me praying.” ~King David

May 23, 2018

I need to see how much God cares. It is just who He is. I don’t need to look around. …

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