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Proverbs 16:13-16 (16) 13 Kings take pleasure in honest lips; they value a man who speaks the truth. 14 A king\’s wrath is a messenger of death, but a wise man will appease it. 15 When a king\’s face brightens, it means life; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring. 16 How much better to get wisdom […]

Hebrews 11:23?29 (24) A story in Today in the Word, July 13, 1993, relates that “During his years as premier of the Soviet Union, Nikita Khrushchev denounced many of the policies and atrocities of Joseph Stalin. Once, as he censured Stalin in a public meeting, Khrushchev was interrupted by a shout from a heckler in the

Acts 24:24?27 (27) Peer pressure is defined by Dictionary.com as social pressure by members of one\’s peer group to take a certain action, adopt certain values, or otherwise conform in order to be accepted.  It exists for all ages.  By itself it is neither negative or positive.  In study after study of adolescents, however, peer

Matthew 19:16?22 (22) He drove me down the streets of the exquisitely exclusive neighborhood in one of his new BMWs.  He showed me the streets that were named for his children.  He told me of his investments.  He made sure that I felt insignificant by telling me how with his doctorate he had gained fortunate and

II Kings 2:1?12 (9) Elijah the senior prophet made such a profound impression upon the junior prophet Elisha that when he died Elisha’s last request was that he could have a “double portion of his spirit.”  To want to be like someone is impressive.  To want to have their spirit doubled tells of the awesome influence

I Kings 18:30?39 (39) As wonderful as it may seem, Israel’s choice to follow God in this scriptural account was tarnished due to the fact that He was their second choice.  God had to go to great lengths to prove to them that the non-god Baal was a powerless hunk of material.  We can make a

I Kings 3:5?15 (11)   An online survey asked the question, “If a genie would grant you three wishes, what would you ask?”  Some of the responses were:  One respondent requested 1) Enough money to live comfortably for the rest of my life 2) For me and my family to live happy, healthy long lives 3)