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Proverbs: Wisdom For Daily Life
Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Aug 11, 2014 (message contributor)
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1. A Better Alternative To Worry
Contributed on Aug 11, 2014
In a world filled with worry, Solomon calls us to trust in the Lord.
For many people anxiety or worry is a big problem. Dr. Richard Leahy, a psychologist and anxiety specialist said a few years ago: “The average high school kid today has the same level of anxiety as the average psychiatric patient in the early 1950’s”. You find anxiety in a ...read more
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2. The Blessing Of Friendship
Contributed on Aug 11, 2014
Everyone needs a friend. What should we look for in a friend?
There is nothing quite as special as a good friend. A good friend is one with whom you can talk about anything. You know they will listen. They will listen to the whole story rather than make quick judgments. They will make time for you. A true friend transcends times of separation. Several ...read more
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3. If God Is Sovereign, Why Is Life Such A Mess?
Contributed on Aug 11, 2014
God's Sovereignty raises some honest questions about life in this world.
Christians declare that there is a God and He (being an involved Creator) is in charge. His power is absolute. In fact, if there was some area over which God was not in charge, He would not be God because at least in that one area there would in a sense be a power that was over Him (thus making ...read more
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4. Greed And Contentment
Contributed on Aug 11, 2014
We live in a materialistic world. How do we find contentment in a world designed to breed discontent?
We live in a materialistic society. Everywhere you turn there are people telling you what you need or what you can buy to make you “happy”. It may be a new form of exercise (with three easy payments), a way to cook food that will be more beneficial to your health (more easy payments), a ...read more
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5. Wise Speaking
Contributed on Aug 11, 2014
Words matter. Proverbs gives us some advice on how to speak well.
One of the most difficult things to do in life is to control what you say. We do a good job for a while but then in one weak moment and we can do irreparable damage. Words hurt and heal, they go deep into our hearts and minds. The old saying is not true that “sticks and stones can break our ...read more