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Dreamer

Proverbs 16:1 I have plans! I don’t know if any of them will happen, but that doesn’t stop me from planning. There are so many outside forces and circumstances that can influence the outcome. I could plow my way to an outcome, but I don’t want to expend that much energy. Sheer force ofContinue reading “Dreamer”

Rebuke!

Proverbs 15:31-33 Do you like being rebuked, having your failures laid out before you by someone who has earned the right to speak into your life? How about by someone who you don’t respect? Rebukes can be difficult to take. They usually happen at a point of vulnerability, our vulnerability. Rebukes can beContinue reading “Rebuke!”

Waiting Room

Proverbs 15:30 Have you ever had to wait in a hospital waiting room while someone you love is going through an operation? Those moments can be the longest moments on earth. You see the doctor walking down the hallway toward you, and you examine their face for the smallest hint that things went well.Continue reading “Waiting Room”

Listening?

Proverbs 15:29 Have you ever felt like the LORD was far away? Notice that I said ‘felt’ like. Since the LORD is omnipresent, He is everywhere, all the time. He is not confined to some physical space or time. That being said, our proverb declares that He is far from the wicked. How isContinue reading “Listening?”

Questions for a Questioner

Proverbs 15:28 One of the greatest lessons I have learned over my many years is to pause before giving an answer. Those little pauses have saved me so many headaches. And during that pause I try to ask myself a couple of questions. Maybe you want to start to do the same thing. Continue reading “Questions for a Questioner”

Couponing

Proverbs 15:27 We live in a society of debt. Each person in the USA owns over $53,000 in federal debt. If we had to pay the government’s debt today, that would drain most of our checking and savings accounts! And this doesn’t even take into consideration the unfunded obligations like Social Security. ThenContinue reading “Couponing”

Miley on the Mind

Proverbs 15:26 We often separate our thoughts from our words, excusing our thoughts. Our thoughts do matter. I am not talking about the quick, momentary thought that crosses our mind. Until our mind is washed by the Word, we can’t do much about those. I am talking about the thoughts that get rolled overContinue reading “Miley on the Mind”

A Check With Dignity

Proverbs 15:25 One of the consistent themes of the Scriptures is that the LORD is concerned for the least in society, those who can’t take care of themselves. The widows and orphans are often highlighted. The assumption is that everyone else can take care of themselves. They can earn enough money to survive. MaybeContinue reading “A Check With Dignity”

Impulse Control

Proverbs 15:24 I’ve been doing research for a Masters level course that I need. The paper is about vitamin supplements and whether or not they reallyhave a positive effect on cognitive functioning and length of life. Part of what I have read demonstrates the desire to live longer, and for some people at anyContinue reading “Impulse Control”

Timely Word

Proverbs 15:23 One of the small joys in life is being able to help someone who asks you a question, and you actually have a really good answer. And the answer you give is accepted and it is helpful. I’m not talking about a smart alec reply, one that makes you look smart andContinue reading “Timely Word”