Category Archives: Devotions/Bible Studies

The Poverty of Mere Talk

Posted on 2015/04/02 by Shawn Thomas

Proverbs 14:23 admonishes us: “In all labor there is profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.” This is a good reminder to us that just talking about something rarely accomplishes anything. It must be backed up by actions.

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Speak to Jesus About Them!

Posted on 2015/04/01 by Shawn Thomas

After Jesus and His disciples had concluded an exciting episode in the synagogue with the demon-afflicted man, Mark 1 tells us that they went to Simon’s house. Then :30 says: “But the mother-in-law of Simon was lying sick with a … Continue reading →

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A Good Fear

Posted on 2015/03/31 by Shawn Thomas

Not all fear is bad. Proverbs 14:16 says: “A wise man is cautious and turns away from evil, but a fool is arrogant and careless.”  The word “cautious” in this verse is literally “fears” in Hebrew. A wise man “fears” … Continue reading →

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The Most Important Thing

Posted on 2015/03/30 by Shawn Thomas

Though surrounded by difficulties and trouble in Psalm 27, David said there was ONE most important thing to him — and it had nothing to do with his problems: “One thing have I asked from the LORD, that I shall … Continue reading →

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Prayer For A Backslider

Posted on 2015/03/27 by Shawn Thomas

Most of us know someone who had previously had (or seemed to have had) a commitment to the Lord, but who have fallen away from it. Maybe they grew up in church, had godly parents and good spiritual influences in … Continue reading →

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Are You A Wise Son?

Posted on 2015/03/26 by Shawn Thomas

Proverbs 13 opens: “A wise son accepts his father’s discipline, but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.” We need to understand that these words apply to more than just young children:

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Influence

Posted on 2015/03/25 by Shawn Thomas

Proverbs 12:26 declares: “The righteous is a guide to his neighbor, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.” This verse speaks of the infuence that one has on those around him. Those who righteous “guide” their neighbors (implied … Continue reading →

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Are Your Thoughts Just?

Posted on 2015/03/24 by Shawn Thomas

Proverbs 12:5 declares: “The thoughts of the righteous are just, but the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.” Like many Proverbs, this verse gives a striking parallel between the righteous and the wicked. Most of us would undoubtedly tend to … Continue reading →

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With The Humble Is Wisdom

Posted on 2015/03/23 by Shawn Thomas

Proverbs 11:2 says: “When pride comes, then comes dishonor, but with the humble is wisdom.” Why would humility help lead you to wisdom? 

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Integrity Is Always Big

Posted on 2015/03/20 by Shawn Thomas

Proverbs 11:1 proclaims: “A false balance is an abomination to Yahweh, but a just weight is His delight.” This verse reminds us that God is concerned with more than just our “religious” life. He wants us to be honest in … Continue reading →

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