Category Archives: Proverbs

Earnest Counsel

Posted on September 16, 2025 by Pete

It’s an episode of “friends” that captures the spotlight in my Proverbs reading this morning. Faithful are the wounds of a friend;       profuse are the kisses of an enemy. Oil and perfume make the heart glad,       and the sweetness of a friend … Continue reading →

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A Delicacy Free Menu

Posted on September 9, 2025 by Pete

This morning, it’s a twice repeated warning in Proverbs that’s causing me to pause and noodle a bit. When you sit down to eat with a ruler,       observe carefully what is before you,and put a knife to your throat       if you are … Continue reading →

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Reproof

Posted on August 19, 2025 by Pete

As far as Old Testament words go, it’s not all that common. As far as wisdom goes, I’m thinking it’s kind of a big deal. A fool despises his father’s instruction,       but whoever heeds reproof is prudent. There is severe discipline … Continue reading →

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A Tree of Life

Posted on August 12, 2025 by Pete

It’s a three-word phrase that’s caught my attention this morning. Not an obscure phrase, but one pretty well known. Doing a bit of e-concordance work and I find the phrase occurs only 11 times in my bible and pops up … Continue reading →

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The Way of Life

Posted on August 1, 2025 by Pete

“The way of life” — that’s the phrase that caught my attention this morning. Sounds kind of important. Sounds like something, though perhaps not the only thing, that’s foundational to thriving. While it may not be a heart or a … Continue reading →

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Scorn

Posted on July 29, 2025 by Pete

It’s a “lesser sin to consider” that hits my radar this morning. A more “acceptable” transgression that’s giving me something to chew on. Scorn. Kind of a funny word. Not really a word that I think is used much these … Continue reading →

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Let Wisdom Reign!

Posted on July 28, 2025 by Pete

If the first couple of chapters of Proverbs are any indicator, then evidently Solomon was not an “under promise, over deliver” sort of guy. As he seeks to convince his son to hear instruction and not forsake teaching (1:8); as … Continue reading →

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A Stream of Water

Posted on August 29, 2024 by Pete

Hovering over a proverb this morning. At first its flavor is that of God’s sovereignty. But as I keep chewing, I start to taste the sweetness of God’s Son. The king’s heart is a stream of water in the hand … Continue reading →

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In His Confidence (2020 Rerun)

Posted on July 26, 2024 by Pete

Not gonna lie, I’ve always liked being on the inside. Jazzed by being around the table. Not necessarily having to be the one who makes things happen, content if that’s left to others, but also not wanting to be that … Continue reading →

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Sweet!

Posted on September 14, 2023 by Pete

Really quick post this morning . . . gotta get on the road for a quick day-trip down to Oregon. This morning, a Proverb grabs not just my attention by primes the pump for praise. And that, because I’m reminded … Continue reading →

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