Have Minimal Contact with a Fool
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Have Minimal Contact with a Fool

In the ears[1] of a fool[2] do not speak, for he will despise[3] the wisdom of your words.[4]Proverbs 23.9 Wisdom is too high for fools; in the assembly at the gate they must not open their mouths.[5]Proverbs 24.7 Fools are often mentioned and contrasted in Proverbs. Here...
November 9, 2021Posted inWisdom Sayings
Courage. Faith. Sacrifice.
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Courage. Faith. Sacrifice.

Todd: Hello… Operator…listen to me…I can't speak very loud. – This is an emergency. I'm a passenger on a United flight to San Francisco.. We have a situation here….Our plane has been hijacked…..can you understand me? Lisa: (exhaling a deep breath to herself) I understand… Can the...
September 12, 2021Posted inCurrent Events
Business Ownership and Philanthropy
Posted inCurrent Events Theology and Business

Business Ownership and Philanthropy

The Associated Press recently reported that only half of Americans are giving to charity. They cited a study conducted by Indiana University's Lilly Family School of Philanthropy: "The findings confirm a trend worrying experts: Donations to charitable causes are reaching record highs, but the giving is done...
July 30, 2021Posted inCurrent Events, Theology and BusinessTags: , , ,
Control Your Desires
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Control Your Desires

When you sit to dine with a ruler, note well[1] what[2] is before you, and put a knife to your throat if you are given to gluttony.[3] Do not crave[4] his delicacies, for that food is deceptive.[5]Proverbs 23.1-3 This is the first of three sayings (23.1-3, 4-5,...
July 30, 2021Posted inWisdom Sayings
Shrinkflation and Gods Purposes for Products
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Shrinkflation and Gods Purposes for Products

An interesting site, mouseprint.org, reports on numerous examples of shrinkflation, the shrinking of product size/volume/weight without lowering their price or changing the look and feel of their packaging. Essentially, companies reduce how much they are including in their product but they charge you the same. Some say...
July 28, 2021Posted inCurrent Events
Competence Wins Every Time
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Competence Wins Every Time

Proverbs 22.29 Do you see someone skilled[1] in their work? They will serve before kings; they will not serve before officials of low rank.[2] I happen to be writing this devotional during the week of the The Master’s[3] golf tournament. Every year, I marvel at their ability...
July 3, 2021Posted inWisdom Sayings
Do Not Steal
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Do Not Steal

Do not move an ancient boundary[1] stone set up by your ancestors.[2]Proverbs 22.28 Do not move an ancient landmark or enter the fields of the fatherless, for their Redeemer is strong; he will plead their cause against you.[3]Proverbs 23.10-11 This instruction is given to us twice by...
June 5, 2021Posted inWisdom SayingsTags:
The Heart of Stewardship
Posted inChristian Stewardship

The Heart of Stewardship

View the sermon here. In this series, we have learned that the Context of Stewardship is our covenant relationship with God. Part of our pledge to be faithful to Him includes being faithful in giving to Him. The Context of Stewardship means that we allow Him to...
May 18, 2021Posted inChristian Stewardship