What I Wish I Knew When I Started in Ministry
Looking back, I’ve learned a lot the hard way – by experience and mistakes. Here are 9 things I wish I had known back then.
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06/10/15 The Danger of Laziness
READING: Proverbs 19-24 TEXTS AND APPLICATION: A few texts in today’s reading remind me of a focus on laziness in yesterday’s reading, so I…
Read More06/09/15 Speaking Truth
READING: Proverbs 19-21 TEXTS AND APPLICATION: One of the central teachings of the book of Proverbs is the necessity of being truthful, particularly with words. As a…
Read More06/08/15 Simple Lessons for Life
READING: Proverbs 16-18 TEXTS AND APPLICATION: There is so much wisdom in Proverbs that I think I sometimes miss it. In today ’s readings, these statements are simple,…
Read More06/07/15 Wisdom through Others
READING: Proverbs 13-15 TEXTS AND APPLICATION: Continuing the proverbs of Solomon, these verses cover many topics. Particularly important to me today are texts about seeking guidance and…
Read More06/06/15 The Struggle of the Lips
READING: Proverbs 10-12 TEXTS AND APPLICATION: Many of the sayings for today’s readings address the use of the mouth. The bottom line is this: the wise,…
Read More06/05/15 Wisdom to Avoid the Traps
READING: Proverbs 7-9 TEXTS AND APPLICATION: These chapters continue to describe wisdom, with a particular application to resisting seduction and adultery. Within that context,…
Read More06/04/15 Sin Will Be Punished
READING: Proverbs 4-6 TEXTS AND APPLICATION: These proverbs cover several issues, but one theme is that we are to listen to the good instruction…
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READING: Proverbs 1-3 TEXTS AND APPLICATION: Today’s reading begins the book of Proverbs, a book filled with general truths that speak practically to life. Specifically,…
Read More06/02/15 The Gift of a Wife
READING: Song of Solomon 1-8 TEXTS AND APPLICATION: Today’s reading is the entire book of the Song of Songs. Whether you see this book…
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