A relaxed attitude lengthens life. Jealousy rots it away.
A relaxed attitude…
December 4, 2008 · 1 Comment
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How to be wise….
December 10, 2008 · 2 Comments
After reading my Proverb for the day yesterday, Proverbs 9. I realized that I need to learn how to be wise, for that is what the scripture urges us to do in verse 6.
So I asked my self the question…”How do I learn to be wise?”
In verse 10 the answer lies. “Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Knowledge of the Holy One results in understanding.”
So what I know now is that I need with all my might, with all my heart, to seek knowledge of the Holy One. I will do that by staying in what he left for us here on earth.
The Bible.
His Holy Word.
Everything he wants us to know about Him lies in the Holy Bible.
So if you want to learn to be wise, let me encourage you to read the Bible.
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A proverb a day: Proverbs 10:3
December 10, 2008 · 4 Comments
Go ahead and read the entire Proverb at your leisure, but I wanted to talk about this one particular verse.
Verse 3: “The Lord will not let the godly starve to death, but he refuses to satisfy the craving of the wicked.”
I believe this is a wise and timely saying for the times we are facing today. There are many people prophesying doom and gloom in our economy today. The rich are getting richer and the poor are getting poorer is all what they’re saying, but you see the economy talk is only brought up amongst the so called well to do.
Think about it, even when times were good during the Clinton age, when the economy was on the up and up, and the buzz word on the street was surplus. Even during this positive time in our United States, there were many people, less fortunate that suffered.
This word was for them then, and its for us now!
Now that the word of the day is recession, things are effecting the big pocket characters of our day.
Again this word is for them….
The word says…”The Lord will not let the godly starve to death..”
So if you are a godly person, and living your life to His standards, and trusting Him at His word you are not in a recession.
but…
If you are still trying to do things your own way and not trusting God in all you do. If you are working against God’s standards and contrary to His will, He will refuse to satisfy your cravings.
If you don’t remember anything today, remember what I said in a blog before….”The Lord is your preserver!”
Keep trusting God.
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A proverb a day: Proverbs 11:4
December 11, 2008 · 1 Comment
“Riches won’t help on the day of judgment, but right living is a safeguard against death.”-Proverbs 11:4 NLT
I know many people are concerned with the right now, and how they are going to make it from day to day. With the laying off of people in many places, and the current news that shares nothing positive. It is time we talk about what is most important. The things that really matter. Life and death.
Many people think it’s there check book that is going to save their life, but God tells us it is our “right living”.
So are you living right? Have you confessed Jesus as Lord and Savior? Because all the money in the world will not stop judgment day from coming.
Keep watch. And pray.
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A proverb a day: Proverbs 12:16
December 12, 2008 · 1 Comment
“A fool is quick tempered, but a wise person stays calm when insulted.” Proverbs 12:16 NLT
Too many times we blow up after someone offends us. If we could just take a moment when these times arise, breathe deep, and pray, we are sure to have a better outcome than if we behaive foolishly and making bad our reputation.
Rudyard Kipling said in a poem , “If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs and blamming it on you…Yours is the earth and everything that’s in it…”
Keep a cool head and keep your life.
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O-H-I-O Ohio! The Ohio State University going to the Fiesta Bowl…
December 12, 2008 · 1 Comment
Being a OSU alum. I am proud to have our team playing in one of the premier bowls of college football.
January 5th, 2009 be ready to see the Bucks (Pryor) take charge right away in the first half. I predict we’ll win by 3 touch downs.
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A proverb a day: Proverbs 13:18
December 13, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Criticism can be harsh sometimes but sometimes it’s just what we need. In this particular proverb God let’s us know what happens when you do not pay attention to criticism.
“If you ignore criticism, you will end in poverty and disgrace; if you accept criticism, you will be honored.” Proverbs 13:18 NLT
When criticism comes either with malice or with love, accept it, listen to it, you never know it could actually be valid. You may be hurt at that moment, but in the long run you will be honored. Ignore it and it may well be your down fall.
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A proverb a day: Proverbs 15:11
December 15, 2008 · Leave a Comment
“Even the depths of Death and Destruction are known by the Lord. How much more does he know the human heart.”-Proverbs 15:11 NLT
It is so funny how we try to do things with out anyone knowing, thinking that we’re getting over or something. But I just wanted to let you on a little secret, God sees all.
He does. As much as we think our thoughts are our own, their not. Just as he knows the depths of death and destruction he knows our hearts.
So I encourage you, keep your hearts pure.
My apologies for missing the proverb for the day on yesterday. I guess I need to carry a wireless laptop where ever I go.
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A proverb a day: Proverbs 16:3–Key to Success
December 16, 2008 · 1 Comment
I have found the key to success. So many people seek to succeed in life, and many have various ways upon looking at what success really is. The proverb of the day will solve everyone’s dilemma on becoming the most successful in whatever area of life the see fit.
“Commit your work to the Lord, and then your plans will succeed.” -Proverbs 16:3 NLT
You think to yourself, “..is it really that easy…” Well I would encourage you to believe it to be so. For when you begin to do what you do for the Lord, you hold your standards of work higher. You have a sense of excellence that God deserves that consists in your work. You begin to be better prepared, for you don’t want to dissappoint our wonderful Lord. By doing this your quality of work gets better, employers begin to recognize your great work ethic. Sales begin to come in, because your customers see how well you know your stuff. Your presentations are excellent because you’ve taken the time to prepare. The list goes on.
When you take the time out to do all that you do for the Lord, he can’t help but to make you a success.
Keep working, but keep working for God.
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A proverb a day: Proverbs 17:18-Don’t lend just Give
December 17, 2008 · 2 Comments
“It is poor judgement to co-sign a friend’s note, to become responsible for a neighbor’s debts.” -Proverbs 17:18
This word of wisdom is very true. I’m a witness.
When you’re co-signing or becoming responsible for some one’s debts you are in essence lending to them. You may not be lending to them directly the cash, but you are lending to them your credit worthy name.
I have recently been through an ordeal where I thought I was being nice to let someone use my credit, but in the end I was responsible for the debt. Because that individual did not come through with their end of the deal, I had to suffer the consequence.
After thinking about it I later realized it was my fault. I should have heeded this saying, “[not] to become responsible for a neighbor’s debt.” If I couldn’t afford to give it, I shouldn’t have lended.
Let me encourage you to learn from my mistake.
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A proverb a day: Proverbs 18:9- Lazy people are destructive
December 18, 2008 · Leave a Comment
“A lazy person is as bad as someone who destroys things.” Proverbs 18:9 NLT
I think the proverb itself is all that need be said.
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A proverb a day: Proverbs 19:18-Don’t destroy our children.
December 19, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Want to destroy children? Leave them to themselves without dicipline, and I believe it’s just as bad as child abuse.
Proverbs 19:18 says, “Dicipline your children while there is hope. If you don’t, you will ruin their lives.” NLT
Dicipline is the key to developing children into productive citizens of our communities. If we as parents and fellow adults in the community neglect our responsibility in guiding (diciplining, spanking, correcting, punishing, or however is necessary) in to the right way, we will not only destroy their lives, but the future generations to come will be under great turmoil.
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A proverb a day: Proverbs 20:13-How to have plenty
December 20, 2008 · 1 Comment
“If you love sleep, you will end in poverty. Keep your eyes open and there will be plenty to eat!” Provebs 20:13 NLT
So many people are trying just to keep there heads above water, and stay away from poverty, but then there are some that are not even trying. Let me encourage the latter.
I want to encourage those that love sleep, not to. Not saying rest is not acceptable, but too much sleep will leave you with nothing to eat. I guess I am trying to be nice, but I might as well just say it. DON’T BE LAZY!! If you want to eat, you must work.
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A proverb a day: Proverbs 21:1-Don’t fret God’s Got it.
December 21, 2008 · Leave a Comment
This proverb has to be my favorite one at this time in my life. It reminds me that I do not need to worry about anything. I am reminded: “The king’s heart is like a stream of water directed by the Lord; he turns it where ever he pleases.” Proverbs 21:1 NLT
This proverb just reminds me of how powerful, yet graceful my God is. King James Version says: “The kings heart is in the hand of the Lord…”, because of this fact. I don’t have to fret about how those that govern this world, country, state, city, job, or where ever there is authority over me. I can rest and be assured that God’s hand is in the midst. He directs them in the way he wants them to go.
Sometimes I think by reading this that the king or leader has no idea why he may be doing what he’s doing, but because God has his heart in His hand he guides and directs it the way that he sees fit. So even in these times I don’t worry about how the president or other world leaders think their going to run the world. I am sure that God has it all under control.
Be at rest, be at peace. God’s got it.
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A proverb a day: Proverbs 22:6 – Teach your children
December 22, 2008 · 1 Comment
“Teach your children to choose the right path, and when they are older, they will remain upon it.” Provebs 22:6 NLT
I believe if parents would take the time to teach their children this world would be a better place. For when you start instructing at a young age you make an impression upon them in a major way. The only things parents need to be mindful of is that our ACTIONS speak louder than words. What we do teaches our children to follow the same course.
So let me encourage parents. Learn to follow the right path and talk to your children about it and as you go, they will follow and remain.
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A proverb a day: Proverbs 23:13-14-What does the bible say about spanking?
December 24, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Raising children is tough, but the bible gives us clear direction on dicipline.
“Don’t fail to correct your children. They won’t die if you spank them. Physicall dicipline may well save them from death.” Proverbs 23:13-14 NLT
So many people challenge me on this topic of physically spanking your children. They call it abuse, and the worse thing you could do to a child. I couldn’t disagree more. As I have stated in a previous blog, leaving your child to themselves causes more harm than a spanking could ever do.
I do take this scripture to heart, and not just to give me an excuse to spank my son, but because I think the Lord really desires for our kids to live, and live righteously. Just think if I don’t spank or dicipline my child to guide him in a more perfect way, he’ll go his own way and make steps toward death rather than life.
What I usually say is I would rather spank my child now, than have an officer of the law have to do it later. I think a child needs to learn how to follow the laws at home directed from parents before they can learn to respect authority elsewhere.
So let me encourage parents again. If you spank continue to do so, but only if you have outlined boundaries and they know about them and they then choose to willfuly disobey or go outside those boundaries you’ve already set up. If you’re not spanking your children. I pray you take a second look at the scripture and ask the Lord for wisdom.
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A proverb a day: Proverbs 24:3-4-How to build a strong house.
December 24, 2008 · Leave a Comment
“A house is built by wisdom and becomes strong through good sense. Through knowlege its rooms are filled with all sorts of precious riches and valuables.” Proverbs 24:3-4 NLT
So many people try to put the cart before the horse. In this case the horse is wisdom.
Everyone wants to have all the riches in the world and all the time to play with them as well, but when it comes down to it, they’re chasing after the items with having no place to keep them or share them.
This proverb teaches that “A house is built by wisdom…”, meaning that no other way are we able to build a house that stands with out it. Think about it, even a physical house structure takes wisdom to earn the money to gain the amount needed to build the house. Then you have to have ”good sense” to make it strong. Meaning you have to continue to make right choices in order to keep it.
I think this proverb applies to more than just a physicall house as well. It applies to a family, a business, and any things that requires God to remain. I guess that pretty much covers everything, even our government isn’t exempt. In order to build these entities you wisdom, and then you need good sense to make them strong. Finally you will need knowledge to fill it with things useful to be impactful to the world. What sense does it make to have all the precious things in the world just to have them. If we don’t share them, then no one will really understand the grace that God has for everyone.
There is a gift that God has given to the world, and we are celebrating the fact around this time of year. This precious gift was given to us to save our very souls from hell. His name is Jesus Christ.
Not sure what the true date he was born, but he was given.
Not sure of the time, but he did come.
Not sure if you’ll believe me, but I know with out a doubt that just this gift is enough to fill me, and I just wanted to share Him with you.
If you want to know him pray this prayer:
Father, I am a sinner, who needs a saviour. I believe that Jesus Christ was born for the remission of sins. He came and was crucified for me. He rose in bodily form and now sits in heaven preparing a place for me. I admit that I can do nothing to save myself. I accept Jesus as Lord and Saviour of my life. Forgive me Lord. Love me Lord. Thank you in Jesus name. Amen.
If you prayed that prayer you are now saved and no one can take that away from you.
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A proverb a day: Proverbs 25:21-22 -How to handle your enemies.
December 25, 2008 · 1 Comment
“If your enemies are are hungry, give them food to eat. If they are thirsty give them water to drink. You will heap burning coals on their heads, and the Lord will reward you.” Proverbs 25:21-22 NLT
This proverb will keep you from loosing sleep or fretting about those that don’t like you, or those that you give the title of enemy to. Showing kindness is God’s way of handling all our enemies. The next time you are confronted by an enemy, and they’re getting on your last nerve, remember this proverb and wait for the Lord’s reward.
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A proverb a day: Proverbs 27:2 -Have humility
December 27, 2008 · Leave a Comment
To keep our minds from thinking to lofty of ourselves we need to be mindful of how we give credit to our accomplishments. Better yet as this proverb teaches, don’t give credit to yourself at all.
“Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.” Proverbs 27:2 NLT
For we must first remember we can do nothing with out the Lord’s help.
Stay wise.
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A proverb a day: Proverbs 28:20 -Stick to it to be blessed.
December 28, 2008 · 1 Comment
“A faithful man shall abound with many blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.” Proverbs 28:20 KJV
I love the way my son at age 4 defines faithful. He says and I quote: “Faithful means to stick to it!” Such a simple way to explain a concept that many adults have a hard time acting out in their lives. To be faithful really “means to stick to it”. It means we stick to the mate we have chosen in marraige. To stick to the job we have begun. To stick to what we have started until its completion. Simple concept, but not easy excecution.
Many excuses are used for not being faithful. I don’t have the time. I don’t have the help I need. I don’t have the money. I think it’s just time for a change. The common thread I see sewn through excuses is “I”. “I” I believe is the root of it all, for when you really contemplate your level of faithfulness in any area, and where you see your faith points lacking is when you see yourself getting in the way.
Selfishness is really what keeps people from being faithful. It becomes an all about them thing. If it is not pleasing to them to continue, then they give themselves an out, but to be blessed in riches, in health, in relationships a person must remain faithful. And know that sometimes things don’t happen over night.
Be wise.
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A proverb a day: Proverbs 29:25 – Don’t fear man.
December 29, 2008 · 1 Comment
“Fearing people is a dangerous trap, but to trust the Lord means safety.” Proverbs 29:25 NLT
Don’t be trapped by fear of people. I love the acronym used for FEAR-(false evidence appearing real). Fear is to me something always of the mind. It is something your mind has to conquer. But you don’t have to do it alone. For the proverbs tells us how to gain safety, and that is to trust the Lord.
Fear is a mind killer.
Be wise.
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A proverb a day: Proverbs 30:10 -Slander gets you no where.
December 30, 2008 · Leave a Comment
“Never slander a person to his employer. If you do, the person will curse you, and you will pay for it.” Proverbs 30:10 NLT
I think in the course of our living we for the most part are trying to make ourselves look better. Getting degrees, big homes, fancy cars, better positions in life. But the worst thing you could do is gain these wonderful positions in life by someone else’s downfall.
Just some advice. If it is not life or death, keep your mouth shut, you’ll get further ahead in the long run.
Be wise.
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A proverb a day: Proverbs 1:5 -Seek wisdom and gain reward.
January 1, 2009 · Leave a Comment
“A wise [man] will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:” Proverbs 1:5 KJV
A person that is wise will continue to get more wisdom. They understand that there is always something more they can learn. They will seek out “wise counsels” as the scripture teaches, in teachers, books, etc. A truly wise person will not let up until they attain all they can. Now that I think about it, it will take a lifetime of learning and experiences and then we still won’t get it all.
But don’t fret, continue to seek. Continue to press. For even if we are just seeking we are blessed for the scripture teaches in Hebrews 11:6 “he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.” Do you want to be rewarded? Well keep seeking!
Be wise.
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A proverb a day: Proverbs 2:21-22 Do you want to dwell or remain?
January 2, 2009 · Leave a Comment
“For the upright shall dwell in the land, and the perfect shall remain in it. But the wicked shall be cut off from the earth, and the transgressors shall be rooted out of it.” Proverbs 2:21-22 KJV
It seems to me everyone I know is trying their hardest to stay around. What I am getting at is everyone is trying whatever way to preserve there life on this earth as long as possible, and as prosperous as they can. But what I have come to know from reading this proverb is that only “the perfect shall remain in it.”
I know. I know. You’re saying to yourselves as you read this that no one is perfect of ever will be, and I can agree to a point. I agree that no one can be perfect of there own effort. There is nothing in this world they could do to gain perfection status, but if they add to the equation, Jesus and all of His righteousness then he will make them perfect before a Holy God.
How? You ask. Only believe that Jesus Christ is Lord and confess with your mouth, and you’ll be forgiven for a multitude of sin and wickedness.
Remember the proverb also states: “…the wicked shall be cut off from the earth…”
Don’t be cut off.
Be wise.
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A proverb a day: Proverbs 3:9-10 -The key to financial success.
January 3, 2009 · 1 Comment
People all over the world are seeking to become financially free. A place in their lives where the amount of money that they have far out weigh the amount of obligations they owe, therefore making them free to make the decision to work or not.
I will admit, I am one of these people. It’s not that I don’t want to work. I would just like to choose the field in which I want to work and not be directed by certain financial crisis, or be dependent on government bail outs.
In my quest for financial freedom I have figured out the key to financial success. The key lies in the book of Proverbs. It has been their for centuries and many wise men have taken advantage, and on the other hand many people chose a different path. Here is the key:
“Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase: So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine.” Proverbs 3:9-10 KJV
Seems simple, but so many people fail to follow the instructions of God. If we just pause to think about where our substance comes from, from where we get our ableness to work to earn money, from where all of our blessings flow, we should have no problem realizing that following this proverb should be a natural outflow of life. For our very life is dependent upon this great God.
Knowing all of this now gives those that follow these wise instructions an advantage in the finacial world. We shall have plenty if we honour God first, and with our best. Tithes of our earnings is our first and all the giving that follows becomes our best.
I am so happy I found the key to financial success and I wanted to share the key with you. We can all be financially victorious if we just follow this simple proverb.
Are you ready to have plenty? Are you ready to be financially free?
Be wise.
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A proverb a day: Proverbs 4:23 – Your heart affects your success.
January 4, 2009 · 1 Comment
“Above all else, guard your heart, for it affects everything you do.” Proverbs 4:23 NLT
If you don’t hear anything else I say, remember these words, “guard your heart…”
All people if they have any kind of sense are seeking to be successful. Success I know looks different to people and I am not trying to define it for anyone, but what I am encouraging you to do is to protect your heart.
Why protect your heart? Well because successful outcomes come only by proper inputs. What you do today will affect your tomorrow. That is why it is essential that you guard your heart, or shall I say be aware of your motives. If your motives are pure, you’ll do just fine, but is when you allow your heart to be decieved by the wickedness of this world that you’ll beging to make faulty decisions therefore predicting a devastating outcome.
To be successful, “guard your heart…it affects everything you do.”
Be wise.
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A proverb a day: Proverbs 5:22-23 -Stay away from bad women
January 5, 2009 · Leave a Comment
The entire chapter of proverbs5 is a must read. It gives wisdom concerning the immoral woman and to stay away from her. The crux of the matter I believe is in the final two verses:
“An evil man is held captive by his own sins; they are ropes that catch and hold him. He will die for lack of self-control; he will be lost because of his incredible folly.” Proverbs 5:22-23 NLT
Death comes because of lack of self-control. Be sure not to blame someone else when the responsibility is really yours.
Be wise.
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A proverb a day: Proverbs 6:6-11 -Learn from ants
January 6, 2009 · Leave a Comment
“Take a lesson from the ants, you lazybones. Learn from their ways and be wise! Even though they have no prince, governor, or ruler to make them work, they labor hard all summer, gathering food for the winter. But you, lazybones, how long will you sleep? When will you wake up? I want you to learn this lesson: A little extra sleep, a little more slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest- and poverty will pounce on you like a bandit; scarcity will attack you like an armed robber.” Proverbs 6:6-11 NLT
Just reading that should give you all the clarity you need. Don’t let scarcity slip up on you.
Be wise.
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Killing yourself over money? Is it really that serious.
January 6, 2009 · 1 Comment
Billionaires killing themselves over business failures.
Adolf Merckle one of Germany’s richest men at age 74 decides to take his life, or at least that what officials are saying.
I know money is a powerful motivater, but to take your life because you lose it all is an act of cowardice. I believe the following section of a poem sums it up.
“If you can make one heap of all your winnings, and risk it all on one turn of pitch-and-toss, And lose, and start again at your beginnings And never breath a word about your loss;…Your is the earth and everything that’s in it, and which is more–you’ll be a Man, my son!” -words from If by Rudyard Kipling.
I believe it takes a man to admit that he lost it all, and then start again to rebuild. I understand the man was 74, but no one is to old to get life right. Obviously he didn’t have the hope that he needed, and snuffed out his life too soon.
I pray for his family in there time of sorrow.
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A proverb a day: Proverbs 7:27 -A road to death
January 7, 2009 · Leave a Comment
“Her house is the road to the grave. Her bedroom is the den of death.” Proverbs 7:24 NLT
Proverbs Chapter 7 is another warning about immoral women. It is actually told in story form and is a must read.
A women or man with wrong motives can lead those caught by their charm to their final resting place. Except there won’t be any kind of rest, but torment of hell and life with out the presence of God.
Be wise.
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A proverb a day: Proverbs 8:10-11 -The most valuable thing to obtain in 2009
January 8, 2009 · Leave a Comment
“Choose my instruction rather than silver, and Knowledge over pure gold. For wisdom is far more valuable than rubies. Nothing you desire can be compared with it.” Proverbs 8:10-11 NLT
People want so many great and valuable things in life. They wan a nice big home, fancy cars, dream vacations, gorgeous spouses, fabulous jewelry, and everything else that comes with the life of the rich and famous. They want all these things, but the proverb states all of “nothing”can be compared with wisdom from God, for wisdom is far more valuable. Seek wisdom.
Be wise.
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A proverb a day: Proverbs 9:13 -Men beware of foolish women.
January 9, 2009 · Leave a Comment
“The woman named Folly is loud and brash. She is ignorant and doesn’t even know it.” -Proverbs 9:13 NLT
Proverbs 9 is a must read for men today. I say this because I was once caught by a woman named Folly. These type of women make everything wrong seem right, and if it had not been for the grace of God I might still be headed to my grave. But because of Jesus Christ and His redemptive work on Calvary I am able to go forward to everlasting life because he has washed all my sins away.
Men my warning to you is to be careful when tempation comes. Think before acting. Know that your soul is not worth the few moments of pleasure.
Click on the link above and read the entire proverb.
Be wise.
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A proverb a day: Proverbs 13:20 -Are you with the right people?
January 13, 2009 · Leave a Comment
“Whoever walks with the wise will become wise; whoever walks with fools will suffer harm.” -Proverbs 13:20
Who you associate with can make you or break you. If you continue in this world hanging around the wrong people, “fools” it will do nothing but bring you down, but if you seek out wise counsel, and stay in communication with the right people you will become wise and consequently become more successful.
Let me encourage you to stay away from those that mean you no good. Seek positive, wise, steady people to associate with, it will mean the world to your life.
Be wise.
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I’ve been away…
January 13, 2009 · Leave a Comment
If you have become a frequent reader of “A proverb a day”, I must apologize for being away these past 3 days. I had to attend two funerals over the weekend, so it has been a long one. I will continue to do a proverb a day and will pick up today with Proverbs 13:20. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
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A proverb a day: Proverbs 14:16 -Wisdom to avoid danger.
January 14, 2009 · Leave a Comment
“The wise are cautious and avoid danger; fools plunge ahead with great confidence.” Proverbs 14:16 NLT
It is a great thing to have confidence, but beware that it doesn’t keep you from doing your due diligence before heading into places you’ve never been before. The proverb speaks of being cautious in order avoid danger, you can’t avoid what you do not see while you blindly run in.
It’s like going into a dark room. The fool will rush in only to find himself on the floor after a few steps and tripping over an obstacle, but the wise man will feel the wall to see if there is a light switch, and take his time to walk slowly that his senses may be full aware of his surroundings.
That is what we are to do with the various choices we will make in life. Instead of running full steam ahead only to fall flat on our face, feel around for the light switch, the Bible, the Word, the light of the world, and the light will guide you safely to your destination.
Be wise.
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A proverb a day: Proverbs 16:9 -Planning is good, but I think God chuckles.
January 16, 2009 · 1 Comment
“We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps.” Proverbs 16:9 NLT
I think we as humans have in our minds the way our life should turn out. So even the best of us do what we are told and write your goals down, and if we’re really good we commence to construct our plan to achieve them. The funny thing is even though we make our plans, God is the one who determines if we’ll make it to our goal at all.
Sometimes I think He looks at me and laughes as I plan to take on this cold world. As I sit and prepare my mind and work ethic for promotion to do this and that, He says to himself, “If only he knew,… that’s not where I want to take him…I have something so much better.”
Even as I write this I get chills, because as great as I think my plans may be, His plans are so much better. We can’t even imagine how great.
Let me encourage you, yes to plan, but include God in on it with prayer, asking him earnestly if the direction you’re headed is where he wants you to go. And when He answers don’t be surprised when He blows your mind.
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A proverb a day: Proverbs 19:11 -Show restraint and be admired
January 19, 2009 · 2 Comments
“People with good sense restrain their anger; they earn esteem by overlooking wrongs.” Proverbs 19:11 NLT
How often do you overlook wrongs done to you? Our proverb today encourages us to practice restraint. Sometimes people or events in our lives can make it very difficult to hold back our anger, and our frustration gets the best of us, but remember there is a reward for your obedience to this proverb. You will earn esteem, and people will begin to admire you.
Why do you think we honor Mr. Martin Luther King Jr. till this day?
Be wise.
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It’s My Birthday
September 18, 2009 · Leave a Comment
I don’t say this to get more peope to wish
me happy birthday. I just wanted to share
that I am happy that God gave me yet
another year to worship him. If I can but
be a witness and live a godly life, I will surely
hear him say. “Well done…” I can’t wait till
that moment.
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Life.
August 30, 2009 · Leave a Comment
It’s what you make it. Go for it!
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