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“Take hold of instruction; do not let go. Guard her, for she is your life.” Proverbs 4:13 We’ve been talking about wise parenting by looking at the life and teachings of Solomon. Today, we see that Solomon urged his children not only to hear his instructions, but to take[...]
“Acquire wisdom! Acquire understanding! Do not forget nor turn away from the words of my mouth.” Proverbs 4:5 Wisdom is in short supply these days. The foolishness of worldly thinking bombards our kids in new ways every day. So, wise parents look for teachable moments. Proverbs 4 is like a[...]
“Behold, I have done according to your words. Behold, I have given you a wise and discerning heart...” 1 Kings 3:12 There’s never been a more challenging time to be a parent. Our kids face new obstacles and enticements every day. Preparing them to live godly lives in an ungodly[...]
“Surely goodness and lovingkindness will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” Psalm 23:6 Throughout this familiar Psalm, we’ve walked alongside David as he reflects on his life. He’s shown us what the challenges and changes of[...]
“You have anointed my head with oil; my cup overflows.” Psalm 23:5b The bumps and bruises of life come in a variety of ways. For instance, hateful words or broken promises can inflict painful wounds. Left untreated, these hurts tend to fester, negatively affecting multiple areas of life. That’s[...]
“You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies;” Psalm 23:5a Throughout Psalm 23, we notice a recurring theme - the Lord’s provision and protection through the changes and challenges of life. Like David, you may have followed the Lord to your own green pastures and[...]
“for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.” Psalm 23:4b We frequently pray for God to be with us, especially in times of distress. In reality, believers have the assurance of His continual presence (Hebrews 13:5-6). So, why do we ask for something the[...]
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me;” Psalm 23:4a Few of us like change. Yet, ironically, it’s one of the few constants in life. The place and situation you’re in today may not be the[...]
“He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.” Psalm 23:3 The analogy of the Lord as our Shepherd occurs throughout the Bible. Of course, that makes us sheep, which isn’t exactly a flattering comparison. Sheep aren’t smart. They tend to stray[...]