Category Archives: Proverbs

The Wisdom Of Silence

Posted on March 23, 2016 by heatonkent

Whoever restrains his words has knowledge, and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding. Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent. (Proverbs 17:27-28) The Wisdom … Continue reading →

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Take Time To Listen

Posted on February 24, 2016 by heatonkent

He who answers a matter before he hears it, it is folly and shame to him. (Proverbs 18:13) Take Time To Listen The best quality of a wise man is the ability to listen. It is easy to be impatient … Continue reading →

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Knowledge Is Power

Posted on January 27, 2016 by heatonkent

Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid. (Proverbs 12:1) Knowledge Is Power The proverbs of the Lord can be plain and blunt. A simple rule of life can be found in twelve words. Heeding the … Continue reading →

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The Murder Of A Preacher

Posted on April 6, 2015 by heatonkent

The Murder Of A Preacher It is against the law to assemble. There can be no religious services including funerals or weddings. Communion held in a private home is banned. Preachers were forbidden to preach or teach. This law was … Continue reading →

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Ice Cream And Brussels Sprout

Posted on March 30, 2015 by heatonkent

Ice Cream And Brussels Sprout Obedience is often defined by what I am willing to do rather than what I am asked to do. Allen Dvorak explained this well in an article “Our Perfected High Priest” (Biblical Insights : December … Continue reading →

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Friday Morning Reflections – An Insect Lesson

Posted on January 30, 2015 by heatonkent

Friday Morning Reflections – Wisdom Literature Go to the ant, you sluggard! Consider her ways and be wise, which, having no captain, overseer or ruler, provides her supplies in the summer, and gathers her food in the harvest. (Proverbs 6:6-8) … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Morning Meditation – I Am Like A Green Olive Tree

Posted on January 28, 2015 by heatonkent

Wednesday Morning Meditation – Psalms To the Chief Musician. A contemplation of David when Doeg the Edomite went and told Saul, and said to him, “David has gone to the house of Ahimelech.” Why do you boast in evil, O … Continue reading →

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Sunday Morning Starters – I Was Glad

Posted on January 25, 2015 by heatonkent

Sunday Morning Starters – Worship A Song of Ascents. Of David. I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go into the house of the LORD.” Our feet have been standing within your gates, O Jerusalem! Jerusalem is … Continue reading →

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Saturday Morning Promises – The Victim’s Story

Posted on January 24, 2015 by heatonkent

Saturday Morning Promises – Great Stories Then Jesus answered and said: “A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, who stripped him of his clothing, wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead. (Luke 10:30) … Continue reading →

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Thursday Morning Thankfulness – Refreshing

Posted on January 22, 2015 by heatonkent

Thursday Morning Thankfulness – Epistles of Paul I am glad about the coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus, for what was lacking on your part they supplied. For they refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore acknowledge such men. (1 Corinthians … Continue reading →

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