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“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.  In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths.” – Proverbs 3:5-6 Simply…TRUST Him.  He LOVES you.  Look to Him for WISDOM. … Continue reading →

“The way of the Lord is strength to the upright:  but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.  The righteous shall never be removed:  but the wicked shall not inhabit the earth.”  – Proverbs 10:29-30 In other words, God’s … Continue reading →

“The fear of the Lord prolongeth days:  but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.” – Proverbs 10:27 M46 Challenge:  Talk to your children about how God will protect them and lengthen their days by respecting God and His … Continue reading →

In Deuteronomy 26, we are taught to give of our first fruits to our local priest.  “First fruits” are the initial proceeds of the soil of the land that He gave to us.  And so, perhaps we are not so … Continue reading →

“It is as sport to a fool to do mischief:  but a man of understanding hath wisdom.” – Proverbs 10:23 To be a fool takes little effort or exertion, though understanding requires effort, study, and reflection.  Mischief will find us, … Continue reading →

I hope everyone enjoyed a restful Thanksgiving break with family and friends. Today’s study is of Proverbs 2:6-8:  “For the Lord giveth wisdom:  out of His mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.  He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous.  He … Continue reading →

Albert Schweitzer said, “At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person.  Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.” Thanksgiving started … Continue reading →

“But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.” – Proverbs 4:18 To me, this is telling us that the lighted path, through God, is the trusted and reliable … Continue reading →

“Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.  For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.” In yesterday’s verse (Proverbs 4:7-8), we learned that … Continue reading →

Wisdom results from the collective application of past lessons, acumen, perception, and judgment.  As Christians, we believe that God grants and entrusts wisdom to us. “Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom, and with all thy getting get understanding.  … Continue reading →