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Let’s talk about Proverbs, Chapter 22 & 23. Wisdom Series – Prudence & Education Today our inspiration comes for the book of Provers Chapters 22 & 23.  We’ll be looking at Prudence in Chapter 22, verses 1 & 3, and then Education in Chapter 23, verses 12 & 23. Both of these chapters are very rich in providing insights for living, so I encourage you to take some time to read and...

Let’s talk about Proverbs, Chapter 20 & 21. Wisdom Series – Leadership Traits & Prudence Proverbs Chapter 20:28, 21:23 Today our inspiration comes for the book of Provers Chapters 20 & 21.  We’ll be looking at Leadership in Chapter 20, verse 28, and then Prudence in Chapter 21, verse 23. Something that can be helpful in understanding a verse is to look at different translations of the...

Episode 6–514: Wisdom Series _Favoritism, Favor, Glory, Wisdom Let’s talk about Proverbs, Chapter 19: 4, 8 ,11, 20. Wisdom Series – Favoritism, Favor, Glory, Wisdom Proverbs Chapter 19: 4, 8 ,11, 20, Every chapter of Proverbs is filled with so much wisdom and chapter 19 is no exception.  This makes it hard to choose just a verse or a few verses to highlight. I have decided to share verses 4, 8, 11...

Episode 6 – 513: Wisdom Series – Knowledge & Gift Zone Let’s talk about Proverbs, Chapter 18:15 and Chapter 18:16 Chapter 18:15 – (15) The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge, This verse really serves us as a verse for observation and one of instruction. From an observation perspective we learn that there are outcomes to what we have within our hea...

Let’s talk about Proverbs, Chapter 17: 22 and Chapter 17:27-28 - Cheerful & Restrained Chapter 17 verse 22  reads – “(22) A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.” This verse really speaks to the importance of our disposition and the impact it can have on us.  A cheerful heart is likened to medicine.  Medicines helps move toward a more desirable and preferred...

Let’s talk about Proverbs, Chapter 15: 1 -2 and Chapter 16:24 Chapter 15, verses 1 -2  read– “(1) A soft answer turneth away wrath, but grievous words stir up anger, (2) The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.” These verses really speak to the importance of how we use our words and using them wisely.  Here we see our words have the ability to...

Episode 6 – 510: Wisdom Series – Companions & Self-Control Let’s talk about Proverbs, Chapter 13: 20 & Chapter 14:29 Chapter 13, verse 20 reads– “(20) He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.” The verse really speaks to the importance of who surrounds us and their influence on our lives. We can build one another up and help one another to re...

Episode 6 – 509: Wisdom Series – Knowledge & Speaking Let’s talk about Proverbs, Chapter 12: 1, 17 - 19 Chapter 12 of Proverbs  continues to give us wisdom in the form of contrasting statements and continues to show us outcomes that can be observed with regard to choices that have been made and behaviors that are part of one’s character. Today I have selected one standalone verse, and a passag...

Episode 6 – 508: Wisdom Series – Counsel & Mercy Let’s talk about Proverbs, Chapter 11: 14, 17 Chapter 11 of Proverbs gives us wisdom in the form of contrasting “if this than that” statements.  Today I have selected two verses, one dealing with good counsel and one dealing with the benefits of mercy. Let’s look at verses 14 and 17 of the 11 chapter of Proverbs. Chapter 11, verse 14 reads – “(1...

Episode 6 – 507: Wisdom Series – Rich Living Let’s talk about Proverbs, Chapter 10: 4, 15, 17 – Living a Rich Life Chapter 10 of Proverbs give us wisdom in the form of comparing situations and circumstances. It provides us context to be discerning about what comes by utilizing wisdom and what happens when understanding is lacking. Today I’ve chosen three verses from the 10th chapter of Proverbs th...

Let’s talk about Proverbs, Chapter 8: 10-11 & 9:8-9 – Wealth & Instruction There is so much in Chapters 8 & 9 of Proverbs. A common theme in both chapters is that wisdom should be held in high regard and is available to all of those who seek it out with diligence and apply the learning as a way of life. I’ve selected a passage out of both Chapter 8 and 9 to highlight today. Chapter 8,...

Episode 6 – 505: Wisdom Series- Guarantees & Discernment Let’s talk about Proverbs, Chapter 6:1-2 & Chapter 7:21,23 – Guarantees & Discernment In chapter 6, we receive some instruction about the importance of our word and making agreements AND we learn about avoiding slothful behavior. I wanted to focus on the beginning of the chapter of Proverbs, verses 1 & 2  that speak to the im...

Episode 6 – 504: Wisdom Series-Avoid Regrets Let’s talk about Proverbs, Chapter 5 Avoid Regrets In chapter 5 of Proverbs, Solomon provides advise regarding honoring and being true to relationships, and avoiding alluring deception that might result in regrets. It’s yet another reminder of how instruction, wisdom, and understanding can provide positive impact for our lives.  A couple of verses that...

Episode 6 – 503: Wisdom Series-Intention & Action Let’s talk about Proverbs, Chapter 4 Take Aways Chapter 4 of Proverbs provides insight on taking learning from those who have more experience and who have interest in our living life to the fullest. Solomon expresses gratitude for the training and instruction he received from his parents. And by valuing and honoring the wisdom his life was bene...

Episode 6 – 502: Wisdom Series-Responsibility And Grace Let’s talk about Proverbs, Chapter 3 Take Aways Chapter 3 of Proverbs provides insight on exercising mercy while keeping hold of truth.  It also speaks to  holding on to wisdom and the value that wisdom can have for life versus only a pursuit of monetary wealth for wealth’s sake. Having an understanding of how to manage wisdom with all the be...

Episode 6 – 501: Wisdom Series-Preservation Let’s talk about Proverbs, Chapter 2 Take Aways Chapter 2 of Proverbs addresses why it is important to seek knowledge and wisdom. In short, the Proverb advises that knowledge and wisdom will help us to be discerning and help us to avoid being involved in situations and circumstances that are not beneficial to our ability to live fulfilled lives.  I think...

Episode 6 – 500: Wisdom Series-Learning & Focus Let’s talk about Proverbs, Chapter 1 Take Aways Happy New Year 2024! Sharing takeaways from my study of Proverbs, and their application for personal and professional growth. The definition I like for a proverb is that it is a saying that contains truth, common sense, experience, and wisdom. Let's look at a couple of verses from the first chap...

Episode 6 – 499: Box Series – Little Boxes Not All The Same Let’s talk about one size not fitting all. There is a song that talks about little boxes on the hillside that all look just the same, and it speaks to the lack of variance in experiences, expectation, and outcome. The reality is that no matter how similar our experiences may seem, they are not identical and one size, one solution, one app...

Let’s talk about the importance of expanding from our foundations Leftover from yesterday, consider that your experiences not only help you uses the tools in your box, they equip you to use more tools.  Consider a barber or hairstylist who is giving you a trim. They pull out many different tools to cut and style your hair, versus getting your hair cut my Uncle Bob or Aunt Millie, with scissors or...

Let’s talk about the importance of what’s in the box Knowing what’s in the box can help us.  When we know what is in the box, we understand the tools and resources that are available to us.  When we know what is in the box we better understand how things may operate or function and how we can be most effective. So as individuals, it is important to take inventory of the tools and resources we have...

Let’s talk about Checklists It’s that time of the year to take inventory of the past year and to plan for the future year. Checklists can help up to identify things that have been completed and things that we plan to do in the future. Sometimes the checklists we use are necessary for us to ensure we have reviewed a list of items necessary for us to proceed confidently, such as an airplane pilot’s...

Episode 6 – 495: Box Series – Gift Let’s talk about Giving and Receiving Gifts Merry Christmas!  Today is a day that many people around the world exchange gifts, and in the Christian faith many use this day to acknowledge the birth of Jesus Christ. So today I wanted to focus on the idea of giving and receiving gifts. In our personal and business lives we have the opportunity to give to others and...

Episode 6 – 494: Relationship Recap, True You, & Joy - Influence and Impact – Find common ground, interests, problems - Influence and Impact – Check-In to ensure communication is effective and well received - Work to understand and get past differences, avoid seeing differences as absolute barriers - Understand that relationships grow and change over time. In summary: There is value in our rel...

Episode 6 – 493: Relationship Progression and Change Let’s talk about the life cycle of relationships.   In our working relationships there are shifts and changes also.  We can grow and mature to being knowledgeable and experienced to a degree that allows us to see breakthrough and new discoveries and to support the growth of others. As we grow and mature, what we benefit from in a relationship wi...

Episode 6 – 492: Relationships Differences Let’s talk about overcoming differences One of these things is not like the other, one of these things just isn’t the same – and so it doesn’t belong – or does it? We naturally defer to patterns and notice differences, however differences of themselves don’t diminish value. Different from the majority or the status quo isn’t necessarily a thing to be avoi...