Category: Proverbs
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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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By Jamere King Proverbs 28:13 – Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy. Shortly after obtaining my drivers license I received my first speeding ticket. After having a good talk with my mom, I knew I was going to be in a lot of trouble…
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Isaiah 43:18-19 Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old.Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. One of my grandsons played football for his middle school football team. One evening…
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By Jamere King Proverbs 10:19 When there are many words, sin is unavoidable, but the one who controls his lips is prudent. It would be amazing if we could eat whatever we wanted and never had to worry about gaining weight or health issues. However, in reality, that’s simply not the case. Over time, life…
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