I am a tree
planted by a stream,
with fruit and
with leaves.
And I prosper.
(from Psalm 1)
I Am A Tree
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Category Archives: Hobbies
Wisdom — Proverbs 13:10
Through insolence comes nothing but strife,
But wisdom is with those who receive counsel (Prov. 13:10).
The Joy of His Presence
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
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.
My latest Jigsaw Puzzle
Here’s one of the latest puzzles I did. It’s an image of St. Mortiz Station, Switzerland. It’s a very old puzzle. I had to put some baking soda into the box and shake it around; and surprisingly, it got rid of the musty smell. It’s a good idea to always put the pieces in a plastic bag. This one has t wo pieces missing.
Wisdom — Proverbs 8:1-6
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
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
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.
Stephen Nielsen 