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A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. Proverbs 18:24 There is only one friend who is eternally grateful and that is God. Many people try to pile up companions and favors to stockpile themselves against harm and disaster for the future. They…

The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe. Proverbs 18:10 Advertising makes sure to remind us that a name and a reputation are always tied together. This is also true of our name in life. We could amass great riches but have a poor and worthless…

The way of the Lord is a refuge for the righteous, but it is the ruin of those who do evil. Proverbs 10:29 We are all looking for boundaries and borders to determine our position and place in life. These are important points of reference that we find to be safe and acceptable to us.…

The fear of the Lord adds length to life, but the years of the wicked are cut short. Proverbs 10:27 We are like farmers in the field; we can cast our seeds in the field of wickedness or the field of righteousness. When we cast our seeds in the field of righteousness, the favor of…

You hem me in—behind and before; You have laid Your hand upon me. Psalm 139:5 Can you imagine how a new mother would see her first baby? She would look at her child with rapt and focused attention. The thoughts and affections of her heart would be totally consumed with her newborn bundle of joy.…