“Go back to your books, to your armchair. Plant your trees, watch them grow. If more people valued home above gold, this world would be a merrier place.”

— Thorin Oakenshield

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  • The Movie I Love

    The movie I expected to hate isn’t only one movie, it’s eight of them. It’s the Harry Potter movies. I had told my grandchildren not to read the books or watch the movies. They didn’t listen to me. My son… Continue reading

    The Movie I Love
  • Daily Bible Study

    Day 125 – Favor Proverbs 19:12 The king’s wrath is like the roaring of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass. If you have ever walked barefoot through morning dew, you know it feels cool and… Continue reading

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  • Daily Bible Study

    Day 124 – Compassionate Proverbs 19:11 The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger, and his glory is to overlook a transgression. Too many people are quick-tempered and ready to make accusations instead of walking away from something… Continue reading

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  • Daily Bible Study

    Day 123 – Qualification Proverbs 19:10 Luxury is not fitting for a fool, much less for a servant to rule over princes. What makes a person worthy of the position they’ve been given? Education. When you apply for a job,… Continue reading

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  • Daily Bible Study

    Day 122 – Lifestyle Proverbs 19:9 A false witness will not go unpunished, and he who speaks lies will perish. People believe they are above reproach; they will never get caught when they do something wrong, even when it’s clear… Continue reading

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  • Daily Bible Study

    Day 121 – Wisdom and Understanding Proverbs 19:8 He who gets wisdom loves his own soul; he who keeps understanding will find good. How does someone become wise? People aren’t born with wisdom or understanding. They need to listen to… Continue reading

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  • My Simple Pleasure

    Writing is the one thing that brings me more joy than anything else I do. Yesterday, I added this book to the rest of my library. It makes 13 books now and four this year alone. Spending time with my… Continue reading

  • Daily Bible Study

    Day 120 – Acceptance Proverbs 19:6 Many entreat the favor of the nobility, and every man is a friend to one who gives gifts. 7 All the brothers of the poor hate him; how much more do his friends go… Continue reading

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  • Daily Bible Study

    Day 119 – Justice Proverbs 19:5 A false witness will not go unpunished, and he who speaks lies will not escape. From the beginning of time, people have done what they could to escape punishment while bringing false accusations against… Continue reading

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  • Daily Bible Study

    Day 118 – Wealth Proverbs 19:4 Wealth makes many friends, but the poor is separated from his friend. What does your wealth portfolio look like? Do you have an investment advisor? How many friends do you have? Do they also… Continue reading

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