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As Water Reflects the Face

Posted on August 2, 2015 by wamplerp

As water reflects the face, so one’s life reflects the heart. – Proverbs 27:19. This passage is in the running for shortest, but once again the length does not reveal the depth.  These few words contain very deep water full … Continue reading →

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A Leaky Roof

Posted on August 1, 2015 by wamplerp

A “leaky roof” is not fulfilling the purpose for which it is made. It is not keeping out the rain. Continue reading →

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A Snow-Cooled Drink

Posted on July 26, 2015 by wamplerp

Like a snow-cooled drink at harvest time is a trustworthy messenger to the one who sends him; he refreshes the spirit of his master.   Like clouds and wind without rain is one who boasts of gifts never given. – Proverbs … Continue reading →

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Channeled Hearts

Posted on July 25, 2015 by wamplerp

In the Lord ’s hand the king’s heart is a stream of water that he channels toward all who please him.   A person may think their own ways are right, but the Lord weighs the heart.   To do what is … Continue reading →

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Drawing Out of Deep Waters

Posted on July 24, 2015 by wamplerp

The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters, but one who has insight draws them out. – Proverbs 20:5 Today’s passage is almost as short as yesterday’s, but what it lacks in length it makes up for in depth…no pun … Continue reading →

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Wisdom is a Rushing Stream

Posted on July 23, 2015 by wamplerp

The words of the mouth are deep waters, but the fountain of wisdom is a rushing stream. – Proverbs 18:4 This passage has to qualify as one of the shortest I have encountered on my journey looking at water in … Continue reading →

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Prophetic Proverbs

Posted on July 22, 2015 by wamplerp

The Lord brought me forth as the first of his works,    before his deeds of old;   I was formed long ages ago, at the very beginning, when the world came to be.   When there were no watery depths, I was … Continue reading →

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Stolen Water is Sweet

Posted on July 21, 2015 by wamplerp

Folly is an unruly woman; she is simple and knows nothing.   She sits at the door of her house, on a seat at the highest point of the city,   calling out to those who pass by, who go straight on … Continue reading →

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The Clouds Let Drop the Dew

Posted on July 14, 2015 by wamplerp

By wisdom the Lord laid the earth’s foundations, by understanding he set the heavens in place;   by his knowledge the watery depths were divided, and the clouds let drop the dew.   My son, do not let wisdom and understanding out … Continue reading →

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You Know Me

Posted on July 5, 2015 by wamplerp

You have searched me, Lord , and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my … Continue reading →

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