Category Archives: Daily Devotions

Devotions are written primarily for my small group. Others are welcome to browse.

Proverbs 25:27, 28 Know When to Stop

27 It is not good to eat too much honey,     nor is it honorable to search out matters that are too deep. 28 Like a city whose walls are broken through     is a person who lacks self-control. Know … Continue reading

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Proverbs 25:25, 26 Don’t Back Down

25 Like cold water to a weary soul     is good news from a distant land. 26 Like a muddied spring or a polluted well     are the righteous who give way to the wicked. Don’t Back Down Recent writing … Continue reading

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Proverbs 25:21-22 Love Your Enemy

21 If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat;     if he is thirsty, give him water to drink. 22 In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head,     and the Lord will reward you. … Continue reading

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Proverbs 25:18-20 Emotional Consequences of Foolishness

18 Like a club or a sword or a sharp arrow     is one who gives false testimony against a neighbor. 19 Like a broken tooth or a lame foot     is reliance on the unfaithful in a time of … Continue reading

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Proverbs 25:16,17 A Needy Friend

If you find honey, eat just enough— too much of it, and you will vomit. 17 Seldom set foot in your neighbor’s house— too much of you, and they will hate you. A Needy Friend Codependency, or overdependency  is not … Continue reading

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Proverbs 25:15 Water or Stone

Through patience a ruler can be persuaded,     and a gentle tongue can break a bone.  Water or Stone There is a brute strength that gets its way through domination and opposition.  It is the strength of Dodge Ram commercials … Continue reading

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Proverbs 25:13,14 A Refreshing Volunteer

13 Like a snow-cooled drink at harvest time     is a trustworthy messenger to the one who sends him;     he refreshes the spirit of his master. 14 Like clouds and wind without rain     is one who boasts of gifts never given. I was … Continue reading

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Proverbs 25:8-11 Don’t Rush to Judgement

What you have seen with your eyes  do not bring[a] hastily to court, for what will you do in the end     if your neighbor puts you to shame? 9 If you take your neighbor to court,     do not … Continue reading

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Proverbs 25:6, 7 What Jesus Said

Do not exalt yourself in the king’s presence,     and do not claim a place among his great men; 7 it is better for him to say to you, “Come up here,”     than for him to humiliate you before … Continue reading

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Proverbs 25:4, 5 Removing Corrupt Officials

Remove the dross from the silver,     and a silversmith can produce a vessel; 5 remove wicked officials from the king’s presence,     and his throne will be established   through righteousness. Removing Corrupt Officials Many governments today turn a … Continue reading

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