Category Archives: Proverbs

Hey, Look at Me!

Posted on May 3, 2019 by Rick Reynolds

It should be with fear and trepidation that we engage in social media. There seem to be sufficient warnings in God’s word, particularly in Proverbs 27, to counsel against participation. Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what … Continue reading →

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Pre-game Speech–Proverbs 25

Posted on April 14, 2019 by Rick Reynolds

Good coaches tell you what you should and should not do. They give instructions on how you can better your game and help the team. They want to be clear so they illustrate what they say with words you can … Continue reading →

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On the Knee of Jesus

Posted on December 13, 2017 by Rick Reynolds

Train up a child in the way he should go, even when he is old he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6 My understanding of this proverb has been fluid over the years–especially after raising four kids. At first, … Continue reading →

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Only Fools Rush In

Posted on December 10, 2017 by Rick Reynolds

3 The prudent sees the evil and hides himself, But the naive go on, and are punished for it. 4 The reward of humility and the fear of the Lord Are riches, honor and life. 5 Thorns and snares are … Continue reading →

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Muckety-mucks and Bigwigs

Posted on December 8, 2017 by Rick Reynolds

A good name is to be more desired than great wealth, favor is better than silver and gold. The rich and the poor have a common bond, the Lord is the maker of them all. Proverbs 22:1-2 My dad used … Continue reading →

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Blind Ambition

Posted on December 6, 2017 by Rick Reynolds

Many a man proclaims his own loyalty, but who can find a trustworthy man? Proverbs 20:6 Who can find a man more miserable than your average successful college football coach. They appear to be never satisfied. They can always do … Continue reading →

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Process Crime

Posted on December 4, 2017 by Rick Reynolds

A trustworthy witness will not lie, but a false witness utters lies. Proverbs 14:5 A false witness will not go unpunished, and he who tells lies will not escape. Proverbs 19:5 A truthful witness saves lives, but he who utters … Continue reading →

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Obsession

Posted on December 3, 2017 by Rick Reynolds

The saying, “the bigger they are the harder they fall,” is true only in the sense that it’s harder to escape notice. Lately we’ve witnessed a series of famous men plummeting from the peaks of fame and fortune in one … Continue reading →

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I Did Some Research

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Rick Reynolds

My son, if you will receive my words And treasure my commandments within you, Make your ear attentive to wisdom, Incline your heart to understanding; For if you cry for discernment, Lift your voice for understanding; If you seek her … Continue reading →

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Body Parts

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Rick Reynolds

My son, give attention to my words; Incline your ear to my sayings. Do not let them depart from your sight; Keep them in the midst of your heart. For they are life to those who find them And health … Continue reading →

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