Author Archives: Hedy Collver

1 Thessalonians 1:4-6 (New Living Translation) We know, dear brothers and sisters, that God loves you and has chosen you to be his own people. For when we brought you the Good News, it was not only with words but also … Continue reading →

Psalm 136:1-3, 23-26 (English Standard Version) Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever. Give thanks to the God of gods, for his steadfast love endures forever. Give thanks to the Lord of lords, … Continue reading →

Proverbs 22:6; 29:17; 19:18 (New Living Translation) Direct your children onto the right path, and when they are older, they will not leave it. … Discipline your children, and they will give you peace of mind and will make your heart glad. … … Continue reading →

Proverbs 18:24; 17:17; 17:9; 27:17 (New Living Translation) There are “friends” who destroy each other, but a real friend sticks closer than a brother. … A friend is always loyal, and a brother is born to help in time of need. … Love … Continue reading →

Proverbs 11:24-26 (New Living Translation) Give freely and become more wealthy; be stingy and lose everything. The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed. People curse those who hoard their grain, but they bless the one who … Continue reading →

Proverbs 21:23; 12:18; 15:1; 10:19; 17:9 (The Message) Watch your words and hold your tongue; you’ll save yourself a lot of grief… Rash language cuts and maims, but there is healing in the words of the wise… A gentle response defuses anger, … Continue reading →

Proverbs 6:16-19 (New Living Translation) There are six things that the Lord hates — no, seven things he detests: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that kill the innocent, a heart that plots evil, feet that race to do wrong, a … Continue reading →

Proverbs 2:1-5 (New International Version) My child, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you, turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding — indeed, if you call out for insight and cry … Continue reading →

Proverbs 1:1-7 (New Living Translation) These are the proverbs of Solomon, David’s son, king of Israel. Their purpose is to teach people wisdom and discipline, to help them understand the insights of the wise. Their purpose is to teach people to … Continue reading →