He who loves purity of heart, and whose speech is gracious, will have the king as his friend. (Proverbs 22:11) Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. (Matthew 5:8) Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person. (Colossians […]
Read More MTP22 Grace Talk and Pure HeartsThe 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 is a lot to be said about honesty. It is a value not always forthcoming but highly appreciated by those who receive it in most given occasions and we are informed that honesty is the best policy. I’d like to suggest though, that in as much as honesty is a good quality to have, […]
Read More To Be Honest With YouThere 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 CoveredI like this video and it does highlight a lot of things that are true about church. The reason I love church so much is because I’ve got an inkling of what God wants from it and is crafting through the different trials and afflictions that beset it from within and without. I love reading […]
Read More Is This What I Believe? ChurchYou 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 RememberI’m a bit surprised that I haven’t talked about sex that often on this blog. No don’t worry you haven’t got on the wrong site, if you’ve wandered to this place this isn’t one of those that is sponsored by or supports the adult entertainment industry. Isn’t that a phrase which has been taken for […]
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