Tag archive: Proverbs
Being The UnderDog
And we all wish it happened to us. Proverbs 21:1-31 Reference: “One who is wise can go up against the city of the mighty and pull down the stronghold in which they trust.” Proverbs 21:22 NIV Explore: We love a story where the under dog comes out on top. The David and Goliath style story that…
The Obvious Explanation
As soon as I took off the lid I noticed the issue. Proverbs 20:1-30 Reference: “Sluggards do not plow in season; so at harvest time they look but find nothing.” Proverbs 20:4 NIV Explore: I picked up my water bottle first thing in the morning and sucked at the nozzle. No water came through. I…
Pounds For the Poor
Often I feel the needs of others are so large that I am paralysed to do anything Proverbs 19:1-29 Reference: “Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done.” Proverbs 19:17 NIV Explore: I don’t go into the city very often, but whenever I do…
Be A Good Listener
But then they challenged even my listening abilities. Proverbs 18:1-24 Reference: “To answer before listening— that is folly and shame.” Proverbs 18:13 NIV Explore: I used to consider myself a reasonably good listener, but I was recently confronted with an idea that showed otherwise. I was listening to someone who was explaining what it was…
The Never-Ending Argument
Every little annoying thing you’ve noticed about your partner in the last couple of months comes flooding out. Proverbs 17:1-28 Reference: “Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out.” Proverbs 17:14 NIV Explore: Relationships are challenging. While I know I need to work on all my…