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Day 14 – Poor in the Marketplace

Posted in 31 Days of Proverbs and Prayer, Encouragement, The Joseph Project on July 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

He who opposes the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.   Proverbs 14:31 There are so many people in this world that are poor and needy. That goes without saying. But for the last six months, we have had the opportunity to have a front row seat with [...]

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Day 13 – Money (more or less)

Posted in 31 Days of Proverbs and Prayer, Economy, Money on July 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

One man pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth. A man’s riches may ransom his life, but a poor man hears no threat. Dishonest money dwindles away, but he who gathers money little by little makes it grow.   Proverbs 13:7, 8, 11         [...]

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Day 12–Liar, Liar

Posted in 31 Days of Proverbs and Prayer, Honesty, Words on July 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Truthful words stand the test of time, but lies are soon exposed.  Proverbs 12: 19 (NLT) The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in those who tell the truth. Proverbs 12:22 (NLT) As I am going through Proverbs, I am finding verses that are really not very hard to memorize and am trying to [...]

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Day 11–Who’s Got Your Back?

Posted in 31 Days of Proverbs and Prayer, Leadership, Team, Wisdom on July 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Without wise leadership, a nation falls; there is safety in having many advisers.  Proverbs 11:14 (NLT) Did you noticed how much attention was given to who the new President’s advisers were going to be?  It would appear there is a clear understanding that those selected to advise the President and serve on his Cabinet are [...]

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Day 10–Why Our Words Matter

Posted in 31 Days of Proverbs and Prayer, Wisdom, Words on July 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

The lips of the godly speak helpful words, but the mouth of the wicked speaks perverse words. Proverbs 10:32 (NLT) Solomon seems to have a great deal on his mind in this chapter regarding the words that we speak  and what they communicate about who we are.  I chose to provide you the last verse [...]

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Day 9–The Source of Wisdom

Posted in 31 Days of Proverbs and Prayer, Uncategorized, Wisdom on July 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy one is understanding. Proverbs 9:10 (NIV) What does this verse mean to you?  Does it cause you to pause and contemplate where wisdom comes from in the first place?  All through the first few chapters of Proverbs the idea [...]

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Day 8 – Wisdom’s Call

Posted in 31 Days of Proverbs and Prayer, Wisdom on July 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

And so, my children, listen to me, for all who follow my ways are joyful. Listen to my instruction and be wise. Don’t ignore it. Joyful are those who listen to me, watching for me daily at my gates, waiting for me outside my home! For whoever finds me finds life and  receives favor from the Lord.   Proverbs 8:32-35   (NLT) This is [...]

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Day 7 – Sex in the City

Posted in 31 Days of Proverbs and Prayer, Marriage on July 6, 2009 | 2 Comments »

Do not let your heart turn to her ways or stray into her paths.  Proverbs 7:25   (NIV) As I sit in my hotel room in Dallas, TX, I am contemplating why Solomon, presumably the wisest man to ever live, invested three chapters of Proverbs on the subject of adultery? Actually, that’s just a rhetorical question. [...]

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Day 6 – Seven Things God Hates

Posted in 31 Days of Proverbs and Prayer on July 5, 2009 | 1 Comment »

There are six things the Lord hates - no, seven things he detests: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that kill the innocent, a heart that plots evil, feet that race to do wrong, a false witness who pours out lies, a person who sows discord in a family.    Proverbs 6:16-19   (NLT) I remember the first [...]

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Day 5–The Lure of Immorality

Posted in 31 Days of Proverbs and Prayer on July 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

For a man’s  ways are in full view of the Lord, and he examines all his paths.  The evil deeds of a wicked man ensnare him; the cords of his sin hold him fast. Proverbs 5: 21-22 Read and re-read this chapter.  This is one that  anyone in a leadership role needs to pay particular [...]

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