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 a…
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 at…
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 new…
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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. This…
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 that…
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 bulldozer…
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