Scripture: Discipline your children, and they will give you rest; they will give delight to your heart. (Prov 29:17 NRSV) Observation: Vs. 16 and 18 of this chapter of proverbs refer to the discipline of children. Discipline and discipleship come from the same root word and include education, training and correction. Application: Several books I [...]
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The Most Influential Force
Posted in Proverbs, tagged Children, Church, Discipleship, Family, God, Influence, Parenting, School, Time on December 7, 2010 | 2 Comments »
The Sweet Honeycomb
Posted in Proverbs, tagged Husband, Marriage, Spouse, Wife, Words on July 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Scripture: (Prov 16:24 NKJV) Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, Sweetness to the soul and health to the bones. Observation: Another practical bit of marriage advice from Solomon. Application: While these words don’t seem to be directed specifically to married couples – in reality they can apply to anyone and to any relationship – they [...]
Don’t Release the Water
Posted in Proverbs, tagged Conflict, Contention, Family, Fight, God, Happiness, Harmony, Haven, Husband, Love, Marriage, Mother, Parenting, Peace, Relationship, Repentance, Rest, Wife on July 19, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Scripture: The beginning of strife is like releasing water; Therefore stop contention before a quarrel starts. (Proverbs 17:14) Observation: Another one of the many wise saying from Solomon contained in this book. Application: How many times we wished we had not said something? How many times we wished we had not had an argument with [...]
The Power of a Woman
Posted in Proverbs, tagged Emotional, Family, God, Husband, Marriage, Needs, Relationship, Wife, Words on July 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Scripture: The wise woman builds her house, but the foolish pulls it down with her hands. (Proverbs 14:1 NKJV) Observation: One of the many proverbs or sayings written by King Solomon. Application: Dennis Rainey, in his Family Life Marriage Bible, comments on this text: Every wife has the power to create or destroy her relationship [...]
