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What Makes us Safe

Prov 29:25 (ESV) The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is safe. I haven’t done any trapping but Harry has tried to learn me up a bit on the subject. It was an interesting lesson. For years he has trapped for fox and coyote. He would use either aContinue reading “What Makes us Safe”

Poetic Justice

Pro 20:17 Bread gained by deceit is sweet to a man, but afterward his mouth will be full of gravel. Disney has made many movies that feature the villain getting what is coming to them. I doubt we will see one of their movies where the villain wins in the end. These movies strike atContinue reading “Poetic Justice”

Over/Under Estimation

Pro 26:27 Whoever digs a pit will fall into it, and a stone will come back on him who starts it rolling. When considering our ability to accomplish a task, we often estimate poorly. I’m a big fan of the DIY television shows. I often scan through Netflix to see if there are any newContinue reading “Over/Under Estimation”

Words For Every Moment

Pro 12:19 Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue is but for a moment. Our words follow us. Once spoken, we must live with the consequences of our choice of words. In my last post I mentioned the leverage or advantage that a liar is trying to gain over a person or situation. ThisContinue reading “Words For Every Moment”

Bad, bad says the buyer

2/29/20 Bad, Bad Says the Buyer Pro 20:14 “Bad, bad,” says the buyer, but when he goes away, then he boasts. Lawyers, used car salesmen and preachers are often thrown into the same category. Most people wouldn’t trade a warm bucket of spit for any of them. I know enough about myself to know thatContinue reading “Bad, bad says the buyer”

The Green I’ed Monster

2/27/20 Prov. 27:4 Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before envy? (KJV) Envy is a slow-moving discontentment. We may envy someone’s possessions, achievements or advantages but regardless the reaction and attitude are the same. While wrath and anger may subside after a minute or a month, the bulldozerContinue reading “The Green I’ed Monster”