Archive for 'General'
Project: Incarnation
In a recent sermon, P.Rich talked about Jesus’ state as he entered this earth, namely his homelessness. This got me thinking about what his life would be like if he were born in our time, in our community, in our city. What would his ministry look like in modern American, westernized society? Who would be [...]
Posted: December 29th, 2009 under General.
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Proverbs 31
Prov. 31:1 The words of King Lemuel. An oracle that his mother taught him:
Prov. 31:2 What are you doing, my son? What are you doing, son of my womb?
What are you doing, son of my vows?
3 Do not give your strength to women,
your ways to those who destroy kings.
4 [...]
Posted: July 31st, 2009 under General.
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Proverbs 30
Prov. 30:1 The words of Agur son of Jakeh. The oracle.
The man declares, I am weary, O God;
I am weary, O God, and worn out.
2 Surely I am too stupid to be a man.
I have not the understanding of a man.
3 I have not learned wisdom,
nor [...]
Posted: July 30th, 2009 under General.
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Proverbs 29
Prov. 29:1 He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck,
will suddenly be broken beyond healing.
2 When the righteous increase, the people rejoice,
but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
3 He who loves wisdom makes his father glad,
but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
4 By [...]
Posted: July 29th, 2009 under General.
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Proverbs 28
Prov. 28:1 The wicked flee when no one pursues,
but the righteous are bold as a lion.
2 When a land transgresses, it has many rulers,
but with a man of understanding and knowledge,
its stability will long continue.
3 A poor man who oppresses the poor
is a beating rain [...]
Posted: July 28th, 2009 under General.
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Proverbs 27
Prov. 27:1 Do not boast about tomorrow,
for you do not know what a day may bring.
2 Let another praise you, and not your own mouth;
a stranger, and not your own lips.
3 A stone is heavy, and sand is weighty,
but a fool’s provocation is heavier than both.
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Posted: July 27th, 2009 under General.
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Proverbs 25
1 These also are proverbs of Solomon which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied.
Prov. 25:2 It is the glory of God to conceal things,
but the glory of kings is to search things out.
3 As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth,
so the heart of kings is unsearchable.
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Posted: July 25th, 2009 under General.
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Proverbs 24
Prov. 24:1 Be not envious of evil men,
nor desire to be with them,
2 for their hearts devise violence,
and their lips talk of trouble.
Prov. 24:3 By wisdom a house is built,
and by understanding it is established;
4 by knowledge the rooms are filled
with all precious and pleasant riches.
5 [...]
Posted: July 24th, 2009 under General.
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Proverbs 23
1 When you sit down to eat with a ruler,
observe carefully what is before you,
2 and put a knife to your throat
if you are given to appetite.
3 Do not desire his delicacies,
for they are deceptive food.
4 Do not toil to acquire wealth;
be discerning enough to desist.
5 When your eyes light on it, [...]
Posted: July 23rd, 2009 under General.
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Video of the Week: 1 Trillion Dollars!
Posted: July 22nd, 2009 under General, VOTW.
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