Transcript Podcast Introduction Today we will read Proverbs 17-18. I’ll have comments on both chapters after the reading, and I’m calling today’s episode “The Best Medicine.” Design: Steve Webb | Photo: Suad Kamardeen on Unsplash Comments on Proverbs 17 Verse 3 A crucible for silver, and a smelter for gold, and the Lord is the tester of hearts….
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Transcript Distinguished Producer Lifespring Family Berean, Brother Paul of Seattle. Podcast Introduction Today is Epistles Sunday James 4-5. I’m calling today’s episode “Golden Nuggets.” Design: Steve Webb | Photo: Nadine Shaabana on Unsplash Comments on James 4 Some have said that James is a bit like the book of Proverbs because of the way nuggets…
Read MoreTranscript Podcast Introduction Today our reading is Proverbs 14-15. Afterwards, I’ll have some thoughts to share with you, and I’m calling today’s episode “Shelter From the Storm.” Design: Steve Webb | Photo: Dorin Vancea on Unsplash Comments on In the fear of the Lord one has strong confidence and his children have a refuge. Proverbs 14:26…
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Transcript Introduction Today is Poetry Thursday, and we’ll finish the book of Ecclesiastes by reading chapters 11-12. And I hope you’ll forgive me, but today I am just going to run a repeat of last year’s episode for this reading. As I record this, it’s about 8:30 at night, which means there is only 90…
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Transcript Podcast Introduction Our reading today is Proverbs 11-12. This is a short episode. No comments. Steve and Brax Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 11 GNT; Ch. 12 CEB Support Please remember that this is a listener supported show. Your support of any amount is needed and very much appreciated. Find out…
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Transcript Podcast Introduction Today we’ll read Proverbs 10. Afterwards, I’ll have some thoughts to share with you. I’m calling today’s episode “Knowing When To Be Quiet.” Comments on Proverbs 10 There were a lot of topics in this chapter, weren’t there? Where to focus for today? How about this. One thought that comes up repeatedly for…
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Transcript Podcast Introduction Today we’ll read Proverbs 8-9, after which I have some comments on both chapters. I’m calling today’s episode “I’m Not A Smart Man.” Comments on Proverbs 8-9 Wisdom is again personified in this chapter as a woman. And here she calls out from the hilltops, at the crossroads, at the entrance to…
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Transcript Episode transcript here. Podcast Introduction Comments on Proverbs 7 I like what Solomon said in verse two of chapter seven: Be as careful to follow my teaching as you are to protect your eyes. I had a very scary experience with my eyesight a few years ago. The lovely lady LeeAnn and I had…
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Transcript Podcast Introduction Since today is Thursday we’ll read Proverbs 5-6. and after the reading I’ll have some comments. I’m calling today’s episode “No Longer A Slave.” Just a heads up if you are listening to this with children. Solomon’s teaching on adultery is very closely tied to the concept of pornography, and I…
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Transcript Podcast Introduction Our reading today is Proverbs 4. I’m calling today’s episode “It’s Worth It.” Comments on Proverbs 4 The father is now teaching not just his son, but his children. This lesson is intended for all of his offspring. Would that every parent had this wisdom to impart these lessons to every one of…
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