proverbs

S1E276-Proverbs 28: The Symptom and the Cause

The Second Lifespring! Family Berean Supporters who make donations totaling $1000 (or the equivalent value of satoshi) or more will receive the honored title of Berean. We read of the Bereans in Acts 17:10-15. The key verse for our purposes here is verse 11b, which says, ”The Bereans were eager to hear what Paul and Silas…

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S1E269-Proverbs 26-27: Friends

Podcast Introduction Today is poetry Thursday and we’ll read Proverbs 26-27. I will have an “On This Date In Church History” segment for you, and I have a personal prayer request at the end of the show. I’m calling today’s episode “Friends.” Comments on Proverbs 26-27 Thoughts on Proverbs 26 I used to listen to political…

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S1E262-Proverbs 25: I Will, Part 2

Podcast Introduction Today is poetry Thursday, and we’re in Proverbs. We’ll read chapter 25. I’ll have a brief introduction before reading each chapter, and after the reading I’ll have some comments. And of course I’ll have an “On This Date In Church History” segment for you, too. I’m calling today’s episode  “I Will, Part 2.”…

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S1E255-Proverbs 23-24: Stand Up

Podcast Introduction Since today is Thursday, we’ll be reading from one of the books of Poetry. We’re currently reading Proverbs, and today  we’ll read chapters 23-24. After the reading, I’ll have some comments  for you. And of course I’ll have an “On This Date In Church History” segment for you, too. I’m calling today’s episode…

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S1E248-Proverbs 22: What Will They Say?

Podcast Introduction Our reading today Proverbs 22. After the reading, I’ll have some comments for you. I’m calling today’s episode “What Will They Say?”   Comments on Proverbs 22 You should want a good name more than you want great riches. To be highly respected is better than having silver or gold. My wife, the…

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S1E241: Proverbs 20-21: Avoiding Strife

Podcast Introduction Our reading today Proverbs 20-21. After the reading, I’ll have some comments for you. I’m calling today’s episode “Avoiding Strife.”   Comments on Proverbs 20-21 Just a few comments today. Most of the verses, or proverbs, speak for themselves. They just need to be rolled over in our minds and made a part…

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S1E234: Proverbs 19: Justice

Podcast Introduction Today we will read Proverbs 19. I’ll have some comments after the reading, and I’m calling today’s episode “Justice.”   Comments on Proverbs 19 It’s hard to avoid zeroing in on the topic of foolishness in this chapter, especially considering the shape of happenings around the world, and in the US.  Foolishness abounds,…

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S1E227: Proverbs 17-18: The Best Medicine

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.” Comments on Proverbs 17 Verse 3 A crucible for silver, and a smelter for gold, and the Lord is the tester of hearts. Silver and gold are purified in the fire. All the…

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S1E220: Proverbs 16: Gray Isn’t So Bad

Podcast Introduction Today we will complete the book of  Proverbs 16. I’ll have comments on both chapters after the reading, and I’m calling today’s episode “Gray Isn’t So Bad.” Comments on Proverbs 16 I have a question for you. What is more common…a wise person or a foolish one? I’ll get back to you for your…

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S1E213: Proverbs 14-15: What Is the Fear of the Lord?

Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 14-15 HCSB Associate Producer Travis Blevins Podcast Introduction Today is Poetry Thursday, and we’ll read Proverbs 14-15. I’m calling the episode “What Is the Fear of the Lord?” Comments on Proverbs 24:26 In the fear of the Lord one has strong confidenceand his children have…

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