Monthly Archive: April 2016

So here we are, reaching the end of our journey through the Book of Proverbs. It’s the last day of April and the last two chapters of Proverbs – almost perfect timing! These chapters...

Proverbs 29 is the last chapter of Solomon’s proverbs in the Book of Proverbs. Proverbs 30 and 31 contain proverbs of some other people and we’ll look at those tomorrow. Each of these chapters...

Here are my edited highlights from Proverbs 28. The wicked are edgy with guilt, ready to run off even when no one’s after them; Honest people are relaxed and confident, bold as lions.  Proverbs...

So yes, Proverbs 27 revisits some of the familiar territory that runs as themes through the Book of Proverbs – a nagging wife; fools; friendship; leadership…but here are a few new gems. Don’t brashly...

TEN PIECES OF ADVICE ON DEALING WITH FOOLS Don’t even consider giving a fool any awards, any more than you would consider praying for snow in summer To deal with a fool, you need...

In Proverbs 25, we find ourselves back with further wise sayings of Solomon. 28 in all. Let’s go back to picking out a few that may cover different ground to all the proverbs we...

Here are thirty principles to live by from Proverbs 22-24 . These are great guidelines, ‘truths that work’ (Proverbs 22:21). This is the abridged version!   Don’t take advantage of anyone, just because you...

Writing this post at a different time of day to normal. And in a different place. On a Friday afternoon train. When I would rather be snoozing. With the sounds of snoring and a...

Amongst the 31 proverbs of Proverbs 21, there are a few that stand out to me today. Firstly, there are some that all point to the same truth – that it’s what’s going on...