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Proverbs 12:5 Plans and planners
The plans of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful. Proverbs12:5NIV Plans, or thoughts, from Strongs also means: cunning work, curious work, imagination, invented, means, purpose, thought. I believe I am righteous, but does that make all of my plans just? There are times, and today is one of them,…
Read MoreProverbs 12:4 Two are better than one
A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but a disgraceful wife is like decay in his bones. Proverbs12:4NIV Or A virtuous [strong, worthy, capable] woman is the crown of her husband [owner], but a veritable decay in the bones is she that causes shame. Proverbs 12:4 Rotherham Virtuous, noble, worthy, all deep and…
Read MoreProverbs 12:3 Roots and a Healthy Soul
A man is not established by wickedness, But the root of the righteous cannot be moved. Proverbs12:3NKJV Or more literally: A son of earth shall not be established by lawlessness, but the root of the righteous shall not be disturbed. Proverbs 12:3 Rotherham Or more loosely: You can’t find firm footing in a swamp, but…
Read MoreProverbs 12:2 My Source
A good man obtains favor from the LORD, But a man of wicked intentions He will condemn. Proverbs12:2NKJV Preface thoughts: If one has spent much time in the church, it’s easy to read Bible verses like this through the lens that God is constantly watching to judge me as good or wicked. That sentiment, or…
Read MoreProverbs 12:1 Being not stoopid
Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but whoever hates correction is stupid. Proverbs 12:1NIV Love and hate. Knowledge and stoopidity. Hot and cold. Black and white. Opposites. Except for discipline and correction — it is the one common item between those that are stupid and those that aren’t. The difference between them boils down to the…
Read MoreJohn 6:22-25 CSI Galilee_
This almost reads like a detective novel or crime scene investigation. Pull out your notepad and come sleuth with me. The next day the crowd that stood on the other side of the sea saw that there was no other small boat there, except one, and that Jesus had not entered with His disciples into…
Read MoreJohn 6:19-21 Walking on water_
When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus approaching the boat, walking on the water; and they were frightened. But he said to them, “It is I; don’t be afraid.” Then they were willing to take him into the boat, and immediately the boat reached the shore where they were heading.…
Read MoreJohn 6:16-18 Storms and faith_
When evening came, his disciples went down to the lake, where they got into a boat and set off across the lake for Capernaum. By now it was dark, and Jesus had not yet joined them. A strong wind was blowing and the waters grew rough. John 6:16-18 NIV This storm on the water…
Read MoreJohn 6:14-15 God’s timing_
After the people saw the sign Jesus performed, they began to say, “Surely this is the Prophet who is to come into the world.” Jesus, knowing that they intended to come and make him king by force, withdrew again to a mountain by himself. John 6:14-15 NIV I would love to transport myself back to…
Read MoreJohn 6:11-13 Seeing the miraculous_
Jesus then took the loaves, gave thanks, and distributed to those who were seated as much as they wanted. He did the same with the fish. When they had all had enough to eat, he said to his disciples, “Gather the pieces that are left over. Let nothing be wasted.” So they gathered them and…
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