The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty. (Proverbs 21:5) One of my favourite stories I heard as a child was that of the hare and the tortoise. First of all what a name for an animal – tortoise. What was Adam English* thinking when […]
Read More MTP21 Dedication to the DiligentThere are some inspirational books doing the rounds for things like management and leadership and that kind of game. People read it from those who have ‘made it’ and wish to share some of the secrets of their success. These priceless principles when followed and adapted to the individual’s situation will guarantee success. On the […]
Read More MTP20 That’s Deep, ManWisdom is for life not just for reading in a book called Proverbs. It’s all well and good to get stirred and inspired by words on a page, but there’s something inspiring when it comes alive in the human experience. Take for example … Good sense makes one slow to anger, and it is his […]
Read More MTP19 Wisdom Has You CoveredYou should have the idea by now that whereas narrative parts of the Bible might demand more attention in the whole picture and then seeing how each part fits into it, with Proverbs there’s enough to keep you going with a verse at a time. In this chapter of Proverbs there were a trio of […]
Read More MTP18 The Gifted and ConsideredThe crucible is for silver, and the furnace is for gold, and the LORD tests hearts. (Proverbs 17:3) A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. (Proverbs 17:17) Back in the day the religious status quo went as follows – if you were rich, happy and healthy then that was […]
Read More MTP17 Bad Times As Good Times In DisguiseHow much better to get wisdom than gold! To get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver. (Proverbs 16:16) Hold on a minute, haven’t I read something like this before? If you read Proverbs 3:14; 8:10 and 8:19 they intimate the same thing. Now back in the day reading something like that would just […]
Read More MTP16 Lest I Forget Help Me RememberThe eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good. (Proverbs 15:3) So there’s this gospel artist called John P. Kee who I absolutely love … in terms of his music, I don’t know him, but if he’s anything like his music, I’m sure we’d get on just […]
Read More MTP15 He’s Watching YouA man of quick temper acts foolishly, (Proverbs 14:17a) Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly. (Proverbs 14:29) The trick was to find a way to wind me up. Knowing me as well as she did she would easily coax me into her trap with […]
Read More MTP14 Temper, TemperWhoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm. Proverbs 13:20 The proverbs are so rich with truth and meaning that connects with real episodes that prove it to be true. In coming across this particular proverb is reminded me of the story of Jack. He grew up in […]
Read More MTP13 The Company You KeepWe live in a very image conscious age. The popularity of visual media that ever more focuses on the details that makes one appealing and attractive makes the appearance of even greater importance in the economy of life. This is not to suggest that presentation is not important. When God told Samuel that man looks […]
Read More MTP12 Truth To Tell – Truth To Live
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