Tag archive: Proverbs
A Mighty Mother
She dreams of having five minutes on her own to go to the bathroom in peace! Proverbs 31:1-31 Reference: “Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.” Proverbs 31:31 NIV Explore: A friend of mine has a child with high behavioural needs. Although…
You Complete Me
I know of people who never seem satisfied. Proverbs 30:1-33 Reference: “There are three things that are never satisfied, four that never say, ‘Enough!’: the grave, the barren womb, land, which is never satisfied with water, and fire, which never says, ‘Enough!’” Proverbs 30:15b-16 NIV Explore: I aim to read the Bible every day and in…
Work Place Wisdom
A great philosophy for many work situations. Proverbs 29:1-27 Reference: “Many seek an audience with a ruler, but it is from the Lord that one gets justice.” Proverbs 29:26 NIV Explore: I was recently in a meeting at work. We were being instructed in how to use a new system. As this brought in some…
The Distant Reward
There are times when you think you are doing the right thing but it blows up in your face. Proverbs 28:1-28 Reference: “Whoever rebukes a person will in the end gain favor rather than one who has a flattering tongue.” Proverbs 28:23 NIV Explore: My friend, Susan, called me quite upset from her day at…
The Heart of a Man
The heart of this gentleman was reflected throughout his whole life. Proverbs 27:1-27 Reference: “As water reflects the face, so one’s life reflects the heart.” Proverbs 27:19 NIV Explore: I was recently at the funeral of an elderly gentleman. I had only known him in his later years, so I was fascinated to hear the…