Proverb Parables

A lesson on shame (Prov 28:17) A young woman becomes the object of hot town gossip when she can't seem to escape her grandmother's heirloom bloomers.

A lesson on success (Prov 16:3) When a man's well is intentionally stopped up with dirt, he has no choice but to fetch his water elsewhere. Problem is, It's high noon, his load is heavy, and he's pushing uphill.

A lesson on coveting (Prov 22:28) The story of how a sprawling ranch "shrunk" to the size of a postage stamp overnight. A cattle rancher has been drooling over the larger plot of land beside his, and a great mossy stone is all that stands between him and what he will get at any cost.

A lesson on tough love (Prov 27:5) The perfct hiding spot, a place like no else where two sisters have been able to bond. Four small walls have heard many a secret--but never one this awful. What begins as another one of their many trips to "the closet" turns into a stay that goes longer than planned.

A lesson on cheating (Prov 11:3) There's only one man who can make the best perfumes in the land! When a duchess requests a custom-made fragrance for her anniversary, she has implicit trust that her perfumer will follow her directives precisely. But it couldn't hurt if he takes a small shortcut--could it?

A lesson on depression (Prov 15:13) After losing everything, in the face of tragedy and devestation, it feels like they're beyond recovery. Though it becomes the hardest time of their lives, will the people rise from the ashes of a beautiful land? 

A lesson on saving up (Prov 21:20) Living in the Alps can be challenging during the winter months, so a young mother uses the art of cheesmaking, a tried and true method, to sustain her small brood when supplies begin to dwindle.

A lesson on strength (Prov 20:29) While trying to come to terms with old age, some retired loggers seem to have lost their place within a community of able-bodied men. Feeling useless and overlooked, they can't help but wonder, do they have anything of value left to contribute?

A lesson on victory (Prov 21:30) Evil villains conspire together against the white palace on the lake, devising the perfect plan. Although it is masterfully executed, they are sorely unprepared for the rooms and corridors riddled with counter-offensive apparatus. They don’t stand a chance!

A lesson on confidence (Prov 14:26) Deep within a jungle rainforest await terrors for any uniformed traveler. Yet a highly- experienced guide can make a world of difference and set a heart at ease, so that every step is sure.

A lesson on keeping a tender heart (Prov 17:10) A pair of rascals produce night-and-day reactions when scolded for the same mischievous act! Disclaimert: This episode's featured story incorporates the proverbial "two-by-four" and should be interpreted as strictly figurative. This content is in no way intended to promote the abuse of children through unloving parental discipline. 

A lesson on prayer (Prov 15:29) The Helper wants people to stay in touch by letter. The ones who follow his advice realize this is more than just suggestion. It is their very lifeline.

A lesson on using your talents wisely (Prov 10:24) A fleet of self-serving creations are taking shape at the old factory. But the mastermind has a secret fear that's keeping him up at night. 

A lesson on double-mindedness (Prov 11:3) There are too many appealing positions to work at the circus! A little indecisiveness seems rather harmless--until it becomes a man's undoing. 

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A lesson on persecution (Prov 29:27) Ever since the city split, the King-lovers have had to suffer at the hands of their enemies. Why are they so greatly hated?

A lesson on revenge (Prov 20:22) At an all-girls orphanage, a child is being abused. Scarred physically and emotionally, her only wish is to get even someday, but there's one thing holding her back...

A lesson on the relentless pursuit of our God (Prov 20:6) An elegant and sophisticated spinster is looking for the man of her dreams. When will she wake up to the fact that the same gentleman has been trying to win her heart for the past decade?

A lesson on resilience (Prov 24:16) Despite his age, an old shoemaker has a resilience tougher than leather! He's always been stubborn--in a good kind of way.

A lesson on truth & self-talk (Prov 23:23) Taken prisoner by an evil woman, a young girl becomes entangled in a web of damaging lies about herself. How will she ever get free from the clutches of her captor?

A lesson on loneliness (Prov 18:24) When a multitude of companions prove worthless in a time of crisis, a destitute banker is revisited by a mysterious stranger. Could he be a true friend in disguise?

A lesson on home & belonging (Prov 27:8) A man raising a family in quiet country goes away for thirty years to explore what he thought he was missing out on. Eventually, he comes back full-circle to true living.

A lesson on dependability (Prov 25:14) Either you know how to give a forecast or you don’t! A weatherman has the chance to bring a sense of security to people’s lives, but he’s only creating more problems than he’s solving.

A lesson on the law of familiarity (Prov 25:17) How do you tell a close friend to give you some personal space? Perhaps it can be hinted at without saying a word...

A lesson on responsibility (Prov 24:11-12) The speeding locomotive has lost control and all on board are gripped with terror. Peril awaits them. Who will show concern?