Category Archives: Proverbs

BEFORE YOU MAKE THAT FACEBOOK POST…

Posted on December 22, 2016 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

PROVERBS 29:11 “A fool vents all his feelings, But a wise man holds them back.” NKJV‬‬ OBSERVATION: Before you make that post on Facebook…THINK! Lord, this morning put a watch over my lips, and my heart. Help the words of … Continue reading →

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THE GIFT OF FORGIVENESS…

Posted on December 9, 2016 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

PROVERBS 17:9: “He who covers a transgression seeks love, But he who repeats a matter separates friends.” (NKJV)‭‭ OBSERVATION: What is the greatest Christmas gift you have ever received? What is the greatest Christmas gift you have ever given? When … Continue reading →

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BEFORE YOU RUSH OUT FOR “BLACK FRIDAY”…

Posted on November 25, 2016 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

PROVERBS 3:13-18: “Blessed is the one who finds wisdom and the one who obtains understanding. The profit ⌊gained⌋ from ⌊wisdom⌋ is greater than the profit ⌊gained⌋ from silver. Its yield is better than fine gold. ⌊Wisdom⌋ is more precious than … Continue reading →

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THE KEY TO GAINING KNOWLEDGE IS…

Posted on November 23, 2016 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

PROVERBS 1:7: “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge. Stubborn fools despise wisdom and discipline.” OBSERVATION: What is the key to gaining knowledge? In a day when information abounds, when you can “Google” any topic and find … Continue reading →

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THE WOUNDS OF A “TRUE FRIEND”

Posted on June 30, 2016 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

 PROVERBS 27:5-6: “Open criticism is better than unexpressed love. Wounds made by a friend are intended to help, but an enemy’s kisses are too much to bear.” (GW)‭‭ OBSERVATION: Do you have a friend in your life that is completely … Continue reading →

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FIRE – IT CAN DESTROY…OR PURIFY!

Posted on June 18, 2016 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

 PROVERBS 17:3: “The crucible is for refining silver and the smelter for gold, but the one who purifies hearts ⌊by fire⌋ is the LORD.” (GW)‭‭ OBSERVATION: Do you remember “Smokey the Bear”? As a child I grew up with the … Continue reading →

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HAVE YOU DISCOVERED THE DELIGHT OF “SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES”?

Posted on June 4, 2016 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

PROVERBS 4:13: “Cling to discipline. Do not relax your grip on it. Keep it because it is your life.” (GW‬‬) OBSERVATION: Whatever happened to “spiritual disciplines”? Many truly love the Lord, but have never developed a life of discipline when … Continue reading →

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DO YOU ENJOY CRITICISM?

Posted on August 22, 2015 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

PROVERBS 27:5-6: “Open rebuke is better Than love carefully concealed. Faithful are the wounds of a friend, But the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.” (NKJV OBSERVATION: Nobody enjoys criticism. Yet, everyone needs it. There is a popular show on … Continue reading →

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WHAT AM I LISTENING TO?

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

PROVERBS 19:27: “Cease to hear instruction, my son, and you will stray from the words of knowledge.” (ESV)‭‭ OBSERVATION: What am I listening to each day? When I read this verse this is the question that comes to my mind … Continue reading →

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MY PICK FOR PRESIDENT!

Posted on August 16, 2015 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

PROVERBS 8:13-16: “The fear of the Lord is hatred of evil. Pride and arrogance and the way of evil and perverted speech I hate. I have counsel and sound wisdom; I have insight; I have strength. By me kings reign, … Continue reading →

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