Meditation on Proverbs 10-11These are Proverbs of Solomon, often referred to as the Teacher and considered to be a man of great wisdom. The story goes that he had a Divine encounter and told to ask for anything he wanted. He chose great wisdom over wealth and was blessed with both. These are practical and…
A Manual for Life III
Meditation on Proverbs 5-9Continuing the meditation on the book of Proverbs. The teacher continues the lessons of wisdom. I have noticed that there is repetition and principles are often repeated. Obviously, all of this was not written down in one sitting, but most likely as oral traditions passed down and later written down here and…
A Manual for Life II
Meditation on Proverbs 3-4Continuing along the same vein as Chapters 1-2, the Teacher is narrating. 3:1-12My friend, I have taught you a lot so far on this journey. Don’t forget and really take it to heart. What I have shown you will help you live a long and rich life. In all of this, don’t lose…
A Manual for Life
Meditation on Proverbs 1-2The way I approach reading and studying the scriptures is to first read it and then write it the way I would say it, rephrase it, and make it personal to myself. I read it as if I was saying it to a friend. It’s like it becomes a little more real…