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Wise Relationships – Proverbs 15

Proverbs has a lot to say about relationships.  One of the greatest challenges in our relationships is communication.   In Proverbs, the words, “our tongue, our mouth, or our lips” are used over 150 times in 31 chapters! Proverbs 15:1 (ESV) … Continue reading

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Wisdom in Marriage – Proverbs 5

Have you noticed the warning labels on various products that should be obvious? For example, a warning label on a wheelbarrow some years ago read, “Not intended for highway use.” A carpenter’s electric drill carried the following warning: “This product … Continue reading

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Working through Conflict – James 4:1-10

A church got a new pastor, who the long-time music minister immediately disliked. Eventually, their conflict spilled out into the Sunday services. The first week, the pastor preached about commitment and how we should dedicate our lives to serving one … Continue reading

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Redemption and New Beginnings – Ruth 4

At last, Boaz and Ruth get married, and Naomi finds her empty heart full of joy and her empty hands full of a baby boy! The Book of Ruth opens with three funerals but closes with a wedding and birth. … Continue reading

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