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Earnest Counsel

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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Righteous Hammers (2019 Remix)

Found myself hovering over Psalm 141 this morning. A relatively short psalm but, for me at least, not an easy psalm to figure out. It’s prayer, that’s clear (v.1-2). And there are some enemies involved, that’s obvious too (v.5b-10). But … Continue reading

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Sweet!

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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Greatest Passion, Greatest Pleasure

There’s no way you read this and it shouldn’t give pause. No way you encounter James’ emphatic statement and subsequent warning and, for a moment at least, do a quick heart check. Better yet, when it comes to discerning friendship … Continue reading

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Jesus Saw Their Faith

Reading in Mark 2 this morning and encountered one of my favorite statements found in all three of the synoptic gospel accounts. Four simple, mono-syllable words, that never cease to inspire. Never cease to capture the bottom-line of what was … Continue reading

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Righteous Swordsmen

Everything within David wanted to get into a shouting match. Insult me? I’ll insult you more! Slander me? I’ll show you what trash talking is all about! But though that was David’s natural propensity, his prayer in Psalm 141 asks … Continue reading

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