Category Archives: Pondering Scripture

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 →

Mark 1:15 (New Living Translation) The time promised by God has come at last!” he announced. “The Kingdom of God is near! Repent of your sins and believe the Good News!” Several years ago on a beautiful Saturday morning, I walked onto … Continue reading →

Ephesians 5:1-2 (The Message) Watch what God does, and then you do it, like children who learn proper behavior from their parents. Mostly what God does is love you. Keep company with God and learn a life of love. Observe … Continue reading →

Job 1:9-11 (New Living Translation) Satan replied to the Lord, “Yes, but Job has good reason to fear God. You have always put a wall of protection around him and his home and his property. You have made him prosper … Continue reading →

2 Timothy 1:3-5 (New International Version) I thank God, whom I serve, as my ancestors did, with a clear conscience, as night and day I constantly remember you in my prayers. Recalling your tears, I long to see you, so … Continue reading →