The Sound of Grace Today’s scripture selection: Proverbs 31 Key verses: Proverbs 31:8 “Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute.” It might not always be popular or politically “correct”. It might not be what the majority wants to hear. It might even cause you to… Continue reading Week 42 Thursday
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Week 41 Thursday
Daily Bread Today’s scripture selection: Proverbs 29-30 Key verses: Proverbs 30:7-9 “Two things I ask of you, O LORD; do not refuse me before I die: Keep falsehood and lies far from me; give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me only my daily bread. Otherwise I may have too much and disown you… Continue reading Week 41 Thursday
Week 40 Thursday
A Soft Heart Today’s scripture selection: Proverbs 28 Key verse: Proverbs 28:14 Have you ever accused someone of being “hard hearted”? If you have – you’ve quoted Scripture. It’s a very Biblical concept; this idea of someone who is so cold, so unfeeling, that he or she is said to have a hardened heart. It’s… Continue reading Week 40 Thursday
Week 39 Thursday
The Heart’s Reflection Today’s scripture selection: Proverbs 26-27 Key verse: Proverbs 27:19 “As water reflects the face, so one’s life reflects the heart.” It reminds me of those old Kung Fu movies on television – the ones where a wise, sage old master tells his young protégé’ some great secret of life. But it’s not… Continue reading Week 39 Thursday
Week 38 Thursday
A Little Self-Control Today’s scripture selection: Proverbs 25 Key verse: Proverbs 25:28 Among the wise sayings of a very wise king we find these words: “Like a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks self-control.” Kings know all about the danger of having a city whose walls are broken through and… Continue reading Week 38 Thursday
Week 37 Thursday
A Dangerous Slumber Today’s scripture selection: Proverbs 23-24 Key verse: Proverbs 24:33-34 “A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands and rest and poverty will come on you like a bandit and scarcity like an armed man.” When I read these scripture verses I think of the men and women I… Continue reading Week 37 Thursday
Week 36 Thursday
The Great Equalizer Today’s scripture selection: Proverbs 22 Key verse: Proverbs 22:2 “Rich and poor have this in common: The LORD is the Maker of them all.” There’s a lot of talk these days about “re-distribution of wealth” and “economic justice” and “class warfare” and – well, I’m sure you’ve seen the news. Regardless of… Continue reading Week 36 Thursday
Week 35 Thursday
Deep Waters Today’s scripture selection: Proverbs 20-21 Key verse: Proverbs 20:5 “The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters, but one who has insight draws them out.” How well do you know others? Co-workers; classmates; friends on the team; even your own family members – do you really know what’s going on with them,… Continue reading Week 35 Thursday
Week 34 Thursday
Plans and Purpose Today’s scripture selection: Proverbs 19 Key verse: Proverbs 19:21 “Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the LORD’S purpose that prevails.” We all make plans – one way or another – some better thought out than others. Some come to fruition; others never see the light of day.… Continue reading Week 34 Thursday
Week 33 Thursday
Money, Money, Money Today’s scripture selection: Proverbs 17-19 Key verse: Proverbs 17:1 “Better a dry crust with peace and quiet than a house full of feasting, with strife.” As a pastor I’ve seen too many families torn apart over money. How many is too many? Even just one. And I’ve seen many, many more than… Continue reading Week 33 Thursday
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