Proverbs 12…Teaching and Learning
The word PRIDE hits me square in the face when I read the first verse of Proverbs 12. Nobody likes being told what to do…“To learn, you must love discipline; it is stupid to hate correction. “ Proverbs 12: 1In essence, God (through Solomon) is telling us we are acting...
Storms…
Hi, I hope you all had a good weekend. Today we’re going to put the Proverbs on hold, and I think I want to share what’s in my heart with you. I guess I’m doing this to let everyone know that even though my blog is called Persevere and my memoir is titled A Blessing...
Proverbs 11…Wisdom for All
When I opened my Bible to proverbs 11, there was a verse that seemed to jump out at me. It’s a very colorful verse that has been highlighted a few times with different highlighters! It’s important to me, because this verse summarizes my past… “Pride leads to disgrace,...
Wisdom for All People…Proverbs 10
Continuing with Proverbs 10 ~ Wisdom for All People… The Proverbs are packed with verses that compare the godly person with the wicked. Proverbs are intended to communicate the general truth that the life of a person who seeks God is better in the long run than the...
Proverbs 9…Wisdom and Folly
Proverbs 9 is where we left off... This proverb starts by portraying two rival young women, Wisdom and Folly, who are each preparing a feast and inviting people to it. Wisdom is a responsible woman of character, while Folly is portrayed as a prostitute serving stolen...
Wisdom Calls For a Hearing…Proverbs 8
Solomon starts Proverbs 8 by telling us that Wisdom is calling out to all of us... "Listen to me! For I have important things to tell you. Everything I say is right, for I speak the truth and detest every kind of deception. My advice is wholesome. There is nothing...
Another Warning… in Proverbs 7
As soon as I opened my Bible to Proverbs 7, I discovered that God is repeating Himself again…that means He’s raising a red flag, and those who have ears should listen. I am going to write most of this proverb here, and then going to write what my Commentary says…...
Proverbs 6…Lessons for Daily Life
The first few verses in Proverbs 6 teach about acting responsibly with our financial resources. Solomon is instructing us how overextending ourselves and acting irresponsibly with our money can lead to poverty. This Proverb isn’t saying we can’t be generous, it just...
Proverbs 3: 5-6
Yes...“Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will direct your path.” Proverbs 3: 5-6 This was one of the few first scriptures I memorized when I became a Christian. It seems to sum things...
What a Praise Report!!
I hope you all had a blessed Easter however you celebrated the Resurrection of our Savior! Well folks, I have some praise reports I want to share… My husband and I just got home after having a fantastic Easter dinner, and spending time with family. One of the first...
Proverbs 2…Benefits of Wisdom
OK. Proverbs 2 is all about the benefits of wisdom…“Cry out for insight, and ask for understanding. Search for them as you would for silver; seek them like hidden treasures. Then you will understand what it means to fear the Lord, and you will gain knowledge of God....
"Character Counts"… Lisa Copen
Today is “Character Counts” ~ a meme hosted by Tracy Keck at Seed Thoughts. It’s about spotlighting, celebrating and honoring people of good character, who’ve led exemplary lives and who’ve lived with honor, integrity, dignity and sacrifice, and those who’ve inspired...
Wisdom (Cont.)…
We are still on Proverbs 1. Starting with verse 20, we read about wisdom and how it is calling out to us. This is actually not an audible voice calling out… it is the mind of God. Isn’t Jesus the Word made flesh—the Living Word? We can see wisdom lived out in Christ’s...
The Plan…Proverbs…starting with 1
The book of Proverbs is where I think we should go next. The book of Proverbs, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, was written by Solomon, and they cover a wide range of topics… including youth and discipline, family life, self-control and resisting temptations,...
Be Encouraged…
Today I asked the Lord what He wanted me to post today. I didn’t feel a definite “say this” or “say that”, but today I think someone may need to hear a simple truth…“God never asks us to suffer for the sake of suffering. He never asks us to give up something good...
Persevere or Complain?
Because my blog is called PERSEVERE, I’m trying to encourage you to stay on course with Jesus. Also, I’m here to challenge you—challenge you with what God has to say about things…“If you fail under pressure, your strength is too small” Proverbs 24: 10 (NLT)“If you...
In the Silence…
“Jesus did not answer a word.” Matthew 15: 23“He will quiet you with His love.” Zephaniah 3: 17I haven’t a clue as to what heartbreak, disappointment, or sorrow you’re in the midst of. It may be that your life is great at the moment, and if so, keep reading. Jesus...
Amazing Grace…
This afternoon I want to share a little nugget God has planted in my heart as I read the Bible this morning. This ties in so well with the whole waiting thing and God’s amazing grace. But before I share this let me set the stage and tell you that recent things in my...
“Who is this one? Look at her now. She arises from her Desert of Difficulty Clinging to her Beloved.” Songs 8:5