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Espanol Korean Listen to podcast Listen to audio Proverbs 15:27 “Whoever is greedy for unjust gain troubles his own household, but he who hates bribes will live.” The phrase “the Midas touch” is used in our culture in a positive sense. If we say that someone has “the Midas touch” we’re saying that whatever they…
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Espanol Korean (Listen to podcast) (Listen to audio) Proverbs 17:9 “Whoever covers an offense seeks love, but he who repeats a matter separates close friends.” Many years ago some friends took me out to dinner for my birthday. It happened to be at a restaurant that was actually a large boat docked at the harbor. The food…
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Espanol Korean By Kenneth Hall Listen to podcast Listen to audio Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6, quoted above, is a very popular, well-loved Scripture. Many believers call it their…
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Espanol Korean Listen to podcast Listen to audio Proverbs 4:20 – 27 20My son, be attentive to my words; incline your ear to my sayings.21 Let them not escape from your sight; keep them within your heart.22 For they are life to those who find them, and healing to all their flesh.23 Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs…
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By Dave Sowders Listen to the podcast Listen to the audio Psalm 34:7–10 The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear him, and delivers them. Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him! Oh, fear the LORD, you his saints, for those who…
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Listen to the podcast Listen to the audio Psalm 51:10-12 “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from your presence, and take not your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and uphold me with a willing spirit.”…
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(Listen to podcast) (Listen to devotion) John 14:27 “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.” One day I rushed home after work because I had a busy schedule that evening.…
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(Listen to the podcast) (Listen to the audio) 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” Have you ever been through a season of difficult times? Where one thing after another goes wrong, or your trying circumstance seems…
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(Listen to the podcast) (Listen to the audio) by Dave Sowders Proverbs 25:26 Like a muddied spring or a polluted fountain is a righteous man who gives way before the wicked. Solomon was a wise guy, perhaps the wisest to ever live. However, he wasn’t wise enough to follow his own advice. In the ancient world, he…
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(Listen to the podcast) (Listen to the audio) By Jamere King Proverbs 18:1 One who isolates himself pursues selfish desires; he rebels against all sound wisdom. I’m convinced there’s nothing in this life that can be performed consistently well without the help of others regardless of how talented you are or the number of educational…
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(Listen to the podcast) (Listen to the audio) Proverbs 19:17 “Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed.” One of my favorite movies is the 1946 Christmas classic It’s A Wonderful Life. Even though it is an old Christmas movie, there is a Biblical application…
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(Listen to the podcast) (Listen to the audio) Proverbs 30:5 “Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.” In John 4:46-54, a local ruler of Capernaum searches for Jesus in Cana, a village of Galilee where Jesus performed His first recorded miracle of changing water to…
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(Listen to the Podcast) (Listen to a reading of this devotional) Acts 16:25-26 “About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them, and suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken. And immediately all the doors were opened,…
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(Listen to the audio) Exodus 6:9 Moses reported this to the Israelites, but they did not listen to him because of their discouragement and harsh labor. In Exodus 4, when Moses and Aaron went to meet the king of Egypt, they first met with the Hebrew elders and repeated what the Lord had told them,…
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(Listen to the audio) Psalm 139:1-4 “O Lord, you have searched me and known me! You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from afar. You search out my path and my lying down and are acquainted with all my ways. Even before a word is on my…
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(Listen to the audio) Psalm 78:19-20 They spoke against God, saying, “Is God able to provide food in the wilderness?Look! He struck the rock and water gushed out; torrents overflowed. But can he also provide breador furnish meat for his people?” Years ago when one of our sons was just a child, he was watching…
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(Listen to audio) Psalm 27:1 – 4 “The Lord is my light and my salvation — whom should I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life — whom should I dread? When evildoers came against me to devour my flesh, my foes and my enemies stumbled and fell. Though an army deploys against me, my heart will not be afraid; though a war breaks out against me, I will still be…
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(Listen to the audio) Isaiah 55:8-9 “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, and your ways are not my ways.” This is the Lord’s declaration. For as heaven is higher than earth, so my ways are higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.” 2 Kings 5 tells the story of Naaman, a commander of the Aramean army in…
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2 Chronicles 16:9 (Listen to the audio) “For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. You have done a foolish thing, and from now on you will be at war.” On ships, anchors are critical pieces of equipment. They serve primarily to hold…
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(Listen to the audio) Proverbs 13:3 “The one who guards his mouth [thinking before he speaks] protects his life; The one who opens his lips wide [and chatters without thinking] comes to ruin.” AMP One of the “worldly wisdoms” I used to hear a lot when I was growing up was something like this: “Well,…
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(Listen to the audio) Isaiah 30:21 “Your ears will hear a word behind you, “This is the way, walk in it,” whenever you turn to the right or to the left.” Recently a friend of mine who is a runner, told me that he had signed up to run in a half marathon in a…
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(Listen to the audio) Proverbs 20:27 “The spirit of man is the lamp of the Lord, searching all his innermost parts.” Proverbs 28:13 “Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.” When I was a “Little Vic“ (meaning when I was a child), I remember going…
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(Listen to the audio) Proverbs 19:21 “Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand.” Once upon a time there was this young aspiring college student in his senior year of engineering school trying to decide where to go after graduation. He grew…
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By Jamere King (Listen to audio) Proverbs 14:23 All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty. “I’ve missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I’ve been trusted to take the game- winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over…
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(Listen to the audio) Romans 15:1-2 “Now we who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses of those without strength, and not just please ourselves. Each of us is to please his neighbor for his good, to his edification.” (NASB) One day I during the summer I let my dog out into the backyard so…
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(Listen To The Audio) Proverbs 3:1-2 My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments,for length of days and years of life and peace they will add to you. Imagine saving your hard earned money to go to a big sporting event like the Superbowl or World Series. And right before…
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(Listen to audio) 1 Thessalonians 5:17 “be unceasing and persistent in prayer;” (AMP) The book of Nehemiah tells the story of how a Jewish exile living in the capital of the Persian Empire, returned to Jerusalem and led the remnant of Jews to rebuild the city walls in 52 days. An amazing task considering he…
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(Listen to the audio) Proverbs 18:21 “Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.” I recently heard the story of a single mother and her young school aged son. Her husband had died in an accident while her son was still in diapers. Needless…
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(Listen to audio version) Proverbs 25:4 Remove the dross from the silver, and a silversmith can produce a vessel; (NIV) Before silversmiths can fashion sheets of silver metal in to cups, jewelry and other things of value, they first have to purify the silver ore. Silver ore is a mixture of metallic silver and impurities. To purify…
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(Listen to the audio) Ecclesiastes 7:9 “Don’t let your spirit rush to be angry, for anger abides in the heart of fools. ” CSB The jet stream is a fast moving narrow current of air in the upper atmosphere. Winds are intense and speeds can reach over 200 mph. Jet streams are significant because they have a direct impact on the weather…
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By Jamere King (Listen to the podcast) (Listen to the audio) Proverbs 9:10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. Everything in life has some form of beginning. For example, every year each of us celebrates the date that God brought us into…
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Proverbs 21:30 No wisdom, no understanding, no counsel can avail against the Lord. One of the most referenced events in the Bible involves the Exodus of Israel out of Egypt. The presence of God, the Ten Commandments, the faith and obedience of Moses, the rebellion of the people, the wandering in the desert for 40 years…
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By Jamere King Proverbs 16:32 Whoever is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city. Have you ever been talking to a friend and as they are updating you regarding the details of their life you quickly realize they are sharing things they…
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Proverbs 17:14 The beginning of strife is like letting out water, so quit before the quarrel breaks out. Dams have been used for thousands of years and have benefitted cultures all over the world. They provide flood control, water storage, irrigation, navigation and recreation. We have learned to depend on them and their benefits. Although rare,…
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By Jamere King Psalm 73:16-17 So I tried to understand why the wicked prosper. But what a difficult task it is! Then I went into your sanctuary, O God, and I finally understood the destiny of the wicked. I have never had the privilege of seeing an iceberg upclose in my life, but if I…
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By Jamere King Proverbs 29:9 If a wise person goes to court with a fool, there will be ranting and raving but no resolution. Have you ever sat in a 30 minute to an hour long meeting and by the end of it said to yourself “this really could have been an email”? I know…
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Proverbs 23:19 “Listen, my son, and be wise; keep your mind on the right course.” CSB One morning I was preparing to go to the hospital to get an x-ray. I had the television on watching the news while I was getting ready. Right before I walked out the house to get in the car, I heard something on the…
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Proverbs 4:10-11 Hear, my son, and accept my words, that the years of your life may be many. I have taught you the way of wisdom; I have led you in the paths of uprightness. Back when I was in college, one of the classes I had to take for my engineering degree was called chemical engineering kinetics, basically…
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Proverbs 19:23 “The fear of the Lord leads to life, So that one may sleep satisfied, untouched by evil.” NASB According to numerous surveys, America is a “sleep deprived” nation. In 1942, 59% of Americans reported getting eight hours of sleep per night. In 2023 that number was down to 26%. One in five get five hours of sleep or less…
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Proverbs 1:33 “but whoever listens to me will dwell secure and will be at ease, without dread of disaster.” There’s an old saying that goes something like this: “If you can’t take the heat, stay out of the kitchen.” It’s been applied in a variety of situations, but basically its saying, “If you don’t like…
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By Jamere King James 1:2-3 Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. Lately it feels like the Triune God has gained an additional person: Father, Son, Spirit…and…
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By Jamere King Psalm 90:12 So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom. A financial accountant has many responsibilities: preparing and reviewing financial records, identifying potential areas of opportunity and risks, and providing solutions for businesses and individuals—at the end of the day, they must ensure the numbers…
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By Jamere King Proverbs 17:17 — A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity. Martin Luther King’s body of work as a civil rights leader helped change the landscape of America and even landed him his own statue in Washington DC. He’s an iconic figure who is…
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By Jamere King 1 Timothy 6:6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. If I were to conduct a random survey asking the question “How would you like to prosper this year?” I’m certain most, if not all responses, would have something to do with financial prosperity, career prosperity, or maybe even relational prosperity. I…
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By Jamere King Proverbs 12:25 Anxiety in a person’s heart weighs it down, but a good word cheers it up. Growing up as kids, I’m sure most (if not all) of us have flown a kite at one point or another. I don’t know what it is, but there’s something fascinating and liberating about soaring…
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Ecclesiastes 2:4-11, 12:13 “I increased my achievements. I built houses and planted vineyards for myself. I made gardens and parks for myself and planted every kind of fruit tree in them…I also amassed silver and gold for myself, and the treasure of kings and provinces. I gathered male and female singers for myself, and many concubines,…
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By Jamere King Ecclesiastes 3:1 For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven For those who enjoy cooking, they understand that patience is a requirement and not an option. Cooking requires patience because it often involves waiting for ingredients to cook properly, allowing chemical reactions to develop fully, and…
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Isaiah 43:11 “I, I am the Lord, and besides me there is no savior.” Back when I was in middle school, I played on a basketball team organized by a community center in our neighborhood. I was never really any good at basketball; I struggled just to be average. I joined because some of my…
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By Jamere King Proverbs 18:17 The one who states his case first seems right, until the other comes and examines him. When Solomon first became king, one of the first issues he dealt with was deciding between a baby, two mothers, and which one was the biological mother. Long story short, one mother accidentally rolled…
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(Listen to the podcast) (Listen to the devotional) By Jamere King Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding Proverbs 3:5 is one of those verses in the Bible that people quote all the time like Philippians 4:13 and John 3:16. But, how many of us…
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