Reading the Word “Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent.” (Proverbs 17:28, ESV) Understanding and Applying the Word People are quick to speak. We love to voice our thoughts … Continue reading Maybe It’s Better To Say Nothing
Reading the Word “A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.” (Proverbs 17:17, ESV) Understanding and Applying the Word An important observation to make in interpreting this proverb is that the first half and second … Continue reading We Need Others
Shaped by the Word is a daily, Bible-reading devotional. I do not publish supplemental material on Sundays, but I do include a Scripture reading for the day. Please be sure to subscribe to this page so you can follow along … Continue reading Stop the Fight before It Starts
Today’s post is part of our Psalm Saturdays series from guest blogger Robert Chamberlain. You can read more about Robert after the article below. Psalm 123:1–4 (ESV) 1To you I lift up my eyes, O you who are enthroned in the heavens! … Continue reading Expectancy
Reading the Word “Let a man meet a she-bear robbed of her cubs rather than a fool in his folly.” (Proverbs 17:12, ESV) Understanding and Applying the Word We often laugh about foolishness, especially when the circumstances seem minor. However, … Continue reading The Dangers of Folly
Reading the Word “Whoever mocks the poor insults his Maker; he who is glad at calamity will not go unpunished.” (Proverbs 17:5, ESV) Understanding and Applying the Word Caring for the poor, the less fortunate, and the vulnerable is mentioned … Continue reading Insulting God
Reading the Word “The crucible is for silver, and the furnace is for gold, and the Lord tests hearts.” (Proverbs 17:3, ESV) Understanding and Applying the Word To purify precious metals, they must be heated to high temperatures so the … Continue reading The Lord Tests Hearts
Reading the Word “The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the Lord.” (Proverbs 16:33, ESV) Understanding and Applying the Word In the time this proverb was written, the casting of lots was used to … Continue reading Nothing to Chance
Shaped by the Word is a daily, Bible-reading devotional. I do not publish supplemental material on Sundays, but I do include a suggested Scripture reading. Please be sure to subscribe to this page to follow along each day. Thanks for … Continue reading Beware of Pride
Today’s post is part of our Psalm Saturdays series from guest blogger Robert Chamberlain. You can read more about Robert after the article below. Psalm 122:1–9 (ESV)1 I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of … Continue reading Psalm 122: House
