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A Dose of Reality
Moving from one book to another, as we do in today’s reading (Proverbs 31-Ecclesiastes 1-2) brings a jolt, a strong shot of reality. ...
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- Jul 21, 2016
A Warning against Stereotyping
Why is it so tempting to engage in stereotyping? With a little reflection on today’s reading (Proverbs 28-30) we can see that there are...
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- Jul 20, 2016
Hunger for Growth
The path to spiritual growth leads straight through hard things. Look at this passage in today’s reading (Proverbs 25-27): 5 Better is...
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- Jul 19, 2016
The Lost Virtue of Humility
Whatever happened to humility? Can you imagine a candidate for some high office being introduced with the description “above all, he is...
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- Jul 18, 2016
Counter Intuitive Wisdom
Biblical wisdom feels backwards to our human nature. Over and over the Bible gives a different perspective on life and truth. Jesus said...
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- Jul 16, 2016
Fools and Friends
The godly man or woman knows the difference between fools and friends. Psalm 1 tells us that the blessed man does not walk in the...
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- Jul 15, 2016
The Other Meaning of Black Friday
What a strange term, Black Friday. For many it means a chance to buy stuff at reduced prices. Merchants hope to see black numbers in...
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- Jul 14, 2016
Wisdom: True and False
Scripture, particularly passages like today’s reading (Proverbs 7-9), calls us to seek wisdom. New Testament books like James emphasize...
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- Jul 13, 2016
Seven Things God Hates
Did you know there are things that God hates? The list of seven of these despicable behaviors in today’s reading (Proverbs 4-6) are not...
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- Jul 12, 2016
Resisting our Default Position
As we continue today in Proverbs 1:8-3:35, it’s clear that this book is filled with warnings and promises about how to live in a way that...
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- Jul 11, 2016
Change of Terrain
Today we finish the Psalms and begin Proverbs (Psalm 145:1-Proverbs 1:7). The change of genre is noticeable, like leaving a mountain...
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- Sep 16, 2015
Poverty, Joy, and Generosity
God’s grace brings joy and generosity among those who have little. Today’s reading: Proverbs 30-31; 2 Corinthians 8 20 She opens her hand...
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