Tag: Proverbs

Week 42 A Godly Mother’s Advice

By Elizabeth Yeamans Simrell (Guest Blogger) Week 42 Scripture Reading: Proverbs 31 Key Scripture Verse: Proverbs 31: 30 (NIV, Life Application Bible) “Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.” The sayings in this book of Proverbs are attributed to King Lemuel as he recounts… Continue reading Week 42 A Godly Mother’s Advice

Week 41 Discipline in Childrearing

By Elizabeth Yeamans Simrell (Guest Blogger) Week 41 Scripture Readings: Proverbs 29-30 Key Scripture Verses: Proverbs 29:17 (NIV, Life Application Bible) “Discipline your children, and they will give you peace; they will bring you the delights you desire.” Our scripture passage today has to do with childrearing and discipline of children, so I have to… Continue reading Week 41 Discipline in Childrearing

Week 40 Learning to Admit When We Are Wrong

By Elizabeth Yeamans Simrell (Guest Blogger) Week 40 Scripture Readings: Proverbs 28 Key Scripture Verses: Proverbs 28: 13, 14 (NIV, Life Application Bible) “Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy.” “Blessed is the one who always trembles before God, but whoever hardens their heart falls… Continue reading Week 40 Learning to Admit When We Are Wrong

Week 39 What Does Your Life Say About You?

By Elizabeth Yeamans Simrell (Guest Blogger) Week 39 Scripture Readings: Proverbs 26-27 Key Scripture Verse: Proverbs 27:19 (NIV, Life Application Bible) “As water reflects the face, so one’s life reflects the heart.” The proverbs in this section are more of the proverbs of Solomon that were written for the king and for those whom he… Continue reading Week 39 What Does Your Life Say About You?

Week 37: Honoring Your Parents By How You Live

Honoring Your Parents By How You Live   By Elizabeth Yeamans Simrell (Guest Blogger)     Week 37 Scripture Reading: Proverbs 23-24   Key Scripture Verses: Proverbs 23:22-25 –Saying 17 (NIV, Life Application Bible) “Listen to your father, who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old. Buy the truth… Continue reading Week 37: Honoring Your Parents By How You Live

Week 32: Good Plans

Today’s Text: Proverbs 16 Key Text: Proverbs 16:3 “Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.” How are you when it comes to planning? Are you organized? Do you see things through? Are you consistent and trustworthy? Do you set things in careful order – then set your priorities – fill… Continue reading Week 32: Good Plans

Week 31 A Gentle Answer

Week 31 A Gentle Answer Today’s Text: Proverbs 14-15 Key Text: Proverbs 15:1 “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” Some passages of scripture are very complex. They require careful study, thoughtful analysis, and prayerful discernment. They may require the fine touch of a great scholar who can unpack… Continue reading Week 31 A Gentle Answer

Week 29: The Way of the Fool

Week 29: The Way of the Fool Today’s Text: Proverbs 11-12 Key Text: Proverbs 12:15 “The way of the fool seems right to him, but a wise man listens to advice.” I once heard someone say something to the effect that “if advice worked, there would be no problems in the world.” I have often… Continue reading Week 29: The Way of the Fool

“Faith In Riches Equals Misplaced Faith” By Elizabeth Yeamans Simrell (Guest Blogger)

 Faith In Riches Equals Misplaced Faith By Elizabeth Yeamans Simrell Scripture Readings: James 1 Key Verses: James 1:9-11;   And also: 1Timothy 6:10; Proverbs 11:28 “But let the brother of humble circumstances glory in his high position; and let the rich man glory in his humiliation, because like flowering grass he will pass away. For the… Continue reading “Faith In Riches Equals Misplaced Faith” By Elizabeth Yeamans Simrell (Guest Blogger)