Category: Proverbs
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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…
100 Days To A Better Life Through Proverbs 