Wisdom — Proverbs 13:10

Posted on March 10, 2023 by Stephen Nielsen

Through insolence comes nothing but strife,

But wisdom is with those who receive counsel (Prov. 13:10).

The Joy of His Presence

Posted on February 23, 2023 by Stephen Nielsen

In all the good that we do, it is most pleasing to us that He goes with us.

And He said, “My presence shall go with you, and I will give you rest” (Ex. 33:14).

Foggy Winter Morning

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Icicle Fingers

Posted on January 28, 2023 by Stephen Nielsen

What do you see? I see an ice hand with three fingers.

Here’s another three fingered ice hand. Oh, that’s my truck in the background.

Here’s a very odd looking icicle with a growth on the side.

Wonderful icicles. They are all different. No one is the same. God smiles.

Wisdom — Proverbs 8:1-6

Posted on January 12, 2023 by Stephen Nielsen

Does not wisdom call,

And understanding lift up her voice?

2 On top of the heights beside the way,

Where the paths meet, she takes her stand;

3 Beside the gates, at the opening to the city,

At the entrance of the doors, she cries out:

4 “To you, O men, I call,

And my voice is to the sons of men.

5 “O naive ones, understand prudence;

And, O fools, understand wisdom.

6 “Listen, for I will speak noble things;

And the opening of my lips will reveal right things (Prov. 8:1-6).

Wisdom can be found at every corner, at every turn in the road or at every decision point. It is calling out to us to be wise. We must listen for its voice.

Sparkling Icicles

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Wisdom — Proverbs 7:4-5

Posted on January 6, 2023 by Stephen Nielsen

Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,”

And call understanding your intimate friend;

5 That they may keep you from an adulteress,

From the foreigner who flatters with her words (Prov. 7:4-5).

Wisdom and understanding always go together. They together will keep you from an adulteress.

Wisdom — Proverbs 4:5-9

Posted on December 30, 2022 by Stephen Nielsen

Acquire wisdom! Acquire understanding!

Do not forget nor turn away from the words of my mouth.

6 “Do not forsake her, and she will guard you;

Love her, and she will watch over you.

7 “The beginning of wisdom is: Acquire wisdom;

And with all your acquiring, get understanding.

8 “Prize her, and she will exalt you;

She will honor you if you embrace her.

9 “She will place on your head a garland of grace;

She will present you with a crown of beauty (Prov. 4:5-9).

If you do not abandon wisdom, if you instead love her, prize her, and embraced her, she will guard you, exalt you and honor you.

Winter Stories

Posted on December 29, 2022 by Stephen Nielsen

These trees have been bent over for many years and weighed down by the snow every winter. I’m waiting for them to crash down on the telephone lines below.