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Day 31 – A Woman After God’s Own Heart

Posted in 31 Days of Proverbs and Prayer on July 30, 2009 | 3 Comments »

There are many virtuous and capable women in the world, but you surpass them all!   Proverbs 31:29   (NLT)  Most of Proverbs 31 is well known for describing the ideal woman. So, for the final day of our 31 Days of Proverbs and Prayer, I recruited my ideal woman,    my wife Theresa, to share her thoughts on this [...]

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Day 30 – Money, Money, Money!

Posted in 31 Days of Proverbs and Prayer, Economy, Money on July 29, 2009 | 2 Comments »

…give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me only my daily bread. Otherwise, I may have too much and disown you and say, “Who is the Lord?” Or I may become poor and steal.   Proverbs 30:8-9 As we count down our 31 Days of Proverbs and Prayer, it’s seems fitting that we can focus on [...]

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Day 29 – Trust Is My Only Part

Posted in 31 Days of Proverbs and Prayer on July 28, 2009 | 1 Comment »

Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe.   Proverbs 29:25 Last week in Denver, CO God gave me the opportunity to witness the difference between fear and trust. On February 7, 2009, we had a devastating ice storm in northwest Arkansas. Tommy Van Zandt, a very special friend to many, [...]

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Day 28 – Perspective

Posted in 31 Days of Proverbs and Prayer, Perspective on July 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

When a country is rebellious, it has many rulers, but a man of understanding and knowledge maintains order.   Proverbs 28:2 I just returned from a wonderful vacation in the mountains with my wife and two boys. What incredible perspective time away from work can give us. Maybe like you, I always try to find a [...]

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Day 27–Precision Forecasting

Posted in 31 Days of Proverbs and Prayer, Change, Peace, Planning, Plans on July 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring forth. Proverbs 27:1 (NIV) We tend to place a lot of faith in our plans for the future. We are quick to brag about what we expect to accomplish. We take tomorrow for granted. The fact is, we don’t know [...]

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Day 26–Worse off than the Fool?

Posted in 31 Days of Proverbs and Prayer, Pride, Wisdom on July 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him. Proverbs 26:12 (NIV) After reading this chapter a couple of times, my mind was continually mulling over  this verse.  Well, actually,  this verse and the one about the dog returning to it’s own [...]

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Day 25–Communication Breakdown

Posted in 31 Days of Proverbs and Prayer, Honesty on July 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Trustworthy messengers refresh like snow in summer.  They revive the spirit of their employer.  Proverbs 25:13 (NLT) The NIV speaks of the “coolness of snow at harvest time” which makes a little more sense to me than the “snow in summer.”  But I digress…. Everyone has played the game where one message is communicated and [...]

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Day 24–I Get Knocked Down, But I Get Up Again

Posted in 31 Days of Proverbs and Prayer, Faith, perseverence on July 23, 2009 | 1 Comment »

The godly will trip seven times, but they will get up again.  But one disaster is enough to overthrow the wicked.  Proverbs 23:16 When we are knocked down by our circumstances what is it that makes us rise again?  When the “waves like sea billows roll”  how can we continue come back time and time [...]

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Day 23–Restrain Yourself

Posted in 31 Days of Proverbs and Prayer, Influence, Integrity on July 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Selected readings from Proverbs 23 found in The Message. When you go out to dinner with an influential person, mind your manners; don’t gobble your food, don’t talk with your mouth full, and don’t stuff yourself; bridle your appetite. Oh listen, dear one–become wise; point your life in the right direction.  Don’t drink too much [...]

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Day 22–Mastering Your Craft

Posted in 31 Days of Proverbs and Prayer, Excellence, Influence on July 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will serve before kings; he will not serve before obscure men.  Proverbs 22:29 (NIV) A good friend of mine seems to constantly find himself being asked to serve the “kings” of our present age.  He is one of the hardest workers I have ever known [...]

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