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Eddying Out – Entering Ecclesiastes

Posted on August 9, 2015 by wamplerp

Yesterday I finished the book of proverbs, and I also celebrated my 28th wedding anniversary with my wife.  We spent the day kayaking and just enjoying creation together.  I decided that today would be a good day to take a … Continue reading →

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Too Amazing for Me

Posted on August 8, 2015 by wamplerp

There are three things that are too amazing for me, four that I do not understand:  the way of an eagle in the sky, the way of a snake on a rock, the way of a ship on the high seas, and the way of … Continue reading →

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Enough!

Posted on August 7, 2015 by wamplerp

There are three things that are never satisfied, four that never say, ‘Enough!’: the grave; the barren womb; land, which is never satisfied with water, and fire, which never says, ‘Enough!’ – Proverbs 30:15-16 The end of proverbs contains some interesting and odd rhetorical … Continue reading →

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Surely You Know!

Posted on August 6, 2015 by wamplerp

The sayings of Agur son of Jakeh—an inspired utterance.  This man’s utterance to Ithiel:“I am weary, God, but I can prevail.  Surely I am only a brute, not a man; I do not have human understanding.  I have not learned wisdom, nor have … Continue reading →

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A Driving Rain that Leaves no Crops

Posted on August 4, 2015 by wamplerp

When a country is rebellious, it has many rulers, but a ruler with discernment and knowledge maintains order. A ruler who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain that leaves no crops. – Proverbs 28:2-3. I took a day … Continue reading →

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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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