Daily Meditations on the Bible / We stand with Israel
A kindhearted woman gains honor,
but ruthless men gain only wealth.
Summary: Kindness isn’t normally listed as a ‘superpower’ in the comics, but in real life, it is a very important one.
Continue reading “Proverbs 11:16 — Superpower”I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—
Thank you for your patience and your prayers. Debbie and I are getting our energy back slowly and I have found that I can still crank out a few more blog posts. Starting tomorrow, Lord willing, Three Minute Bible will be back online.
Continue reading “1 Timothy 2:1 — Thank you!”“You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.” - Jesus
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ.
Thank you all for the prayers that have been offered on our behalf. God is gracious and we are coming through the other side of this thing. We still have a ways to go before we are firing on all cylinders. Thank you for your patience!
Blessings,
Jeff & Debbie
“You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.” – Jesus
Continue reading “John 14:14 — Prayers for the Bard”
Whoever puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer,
but whoever refuses to shake hands in pledge is safe.
Summary: People who ask you to put up money or security for something are in a different class than those who are simply looking for help.
Continue reading “Proverbs 11:15 — Creeps”
For lack of guidance a nation falls,
but victory is won through many advisers.
Summary: A timely proverb for our day. Nations, like people, sometimes lose their way and fall into disrepute. Our nation is in danger of going down this path.
Continue reading “Proverbs 11:14 — Guidance System”
A gossip betrays a confidence,
but a trustworthy person keeps a secret.
Summary: Do we take gossips seriously? Paul suggests that we should take it at least as seriously as murder. How we do that depends on a proper understanding of the Greek word, krino, meaning “to judge.”
Continue reading “Proverbs 11:13 — The Righteous Judge”
Whoever derides their neighbor has no sense,
Whoever derides their neighbor has no sense,
but the one who has understanding holds their tongue.
Continue reading “Proverbs 11:12 — Neighbors” 
Through the blessing of the upright a city is exalted,
but by the mouth of the wicked it is destroyed.
Summary: Today’s passage provides an opportunity for a real-world application of what Solomon has been teaching us.
Continue reading “Proverbs 11:11 — Two Cities”
When the righteous prosper, the city rejoices;
when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.
Summary: The Bible offers examples of many types of righteousness. Understanding the differences between the various types helps us better understand the Bible.
Continue reading “Proverbs 11:10 — Rightography”