Proverbs 18 1Whoever(MB) isolates himself seeks his own desire; he breaks out against all sound judgment. 2A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only(MC) in expressing his opinion. 3When wickedness comes, contempt comes also, and with dishonor comes disgrace. 4The words of a man’s mouth are(MD) deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a… Continue Reading
Proverbs 17 1(A) Better is a dry morsel with quiet than a house full of feasting[a] with strife. 2A servant who deals wisely will rule over(B) a son who acts shamefully and(C) will share the inheritance as one of the brothers. 3(D) The crucible is for silver, and the furnace is for gold, (E) and… Continue Reading
Proverbs 16 1The plans of the heart belong to man, but(IM) the answer of the tongue is from the LORD. 2(IN) All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, but the LORD(IO) weighs the spirit. 3(IP) Commit your work to the LORD, and your plans will be established. 4(IQ) The LORD… Continue Reading
We are tempted to think that since our salvation is secure, it will not harm us to be exposed to sin, at least in small quantities. We tell ourselves that it is okay to indulge in a little self-pity, especially since life is so discouraging. We think that it’s all right for us to look… Continue Reading
Proverbs 15 1(GE) A soft answer turns away wrath, but(GF) a harsh word stirs up anger. 2The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but(GG) the mouths of fools pour out folly. 3(GH) The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good. 4(GI) A gentle[s] tongue is(GJ) a… Continue Reading
“I don’t know where your son is. He’s hiding in the garden, because he’s been bad.” A brief description of our youngest son’s offense followed this greeting at the end of a long workday. The garden sure looked empty. Not a hair to be seen in all his usual haunts. He’s not at the side… Continue Reading
Northpoint is hosting Alfredo Rolando Ortiz in concert to benefit the work of the Settlement House. Alfredo Rolando Ortiz is a world renowned harpist. He will be performing on March 31 with his signature instrument the Paraguayan harp. The Corona-Norco Settlement House is a non-profit charitable organization that provides for the temporary emergency needs of… Continue Reading
Proverbs 14 1(EF) The wisest of women(EG) builds her house, but folly with her own hands(EH) tears it down. 2Whoever(EI) walks in uprightness fears the LORD, but he who is(EJ) devious in his ways despises him. 3By the mouth of a fool comes(EK) a rod for his back,[k] (EL) but the lips of the wise… Continue Reading
Your love is amazing, steady and unchanging Your love is a mountain firm beneath my feet Your love is a mystery how You gently lift me When I am surrounded Your love carries me Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah Your love makes me sing Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah Your love makes me sing Your love is surprising I… Continue Reading
Proverbs 13 1A wise son hears his father’s instruction, but(CR) a scoffer does not listen to rebuke. 2From the fruit of his mouth a man(CS) eats what is good, but the desire of the treacherous(CT) is for violence. 3(CU) Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life; (CV) he who opens wide his lips(CW) comes to… Continue Reading