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THIS DAILY MEETUP IS A WAY YOU CAN LEARN EVERYTHING ABOUT WISDOM, FROM A BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVE. THE BOOK OF PROVERBS IS ALL ABOUT WISDOM. FROM THE WISEST MAN IN THE BIBLE, KING SOLOMON. COVERING ONE TO A FEW VERSES A DAY...BY THE END OF A YEAR, YOU WILL HAVE HEARD AND UNDERSTAND THE ENTIRE BOOK OF PROVERBS. ALLOWING YOU TO MAKE DECISIONS BASED ON GOD'S WORD AND NOT YOUR EMOTIONS.
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The Renewed Mindsets Podcast reintroduces the basic tenets of Christianity to adults who may have missed some important information while they were building careers and raising children. Using the Bible to teach in an engaging and humorous way, we side step the traditional, boring way of hearing about God; who He is and what He expects from us. The main focus is towards Gen-X , men and women, whose expectation for life at this age may not line up with what they had expected in their youth. M ...
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Send us a Text Message. Can genuine faith exist without good works? Join us on this compelling episode of Renewed Mindsets as we tackle the age-old debate of faith versus works. Drawing from Hebrews 12:14, James 2:26, Philippians 2:12, and John 15:2-6, we unravel the complexities of how faith and works intertwine in a believer's life. We boldly add…
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Send us a Text Message. Skunks and Bears 11 Evil people are eager for rebellion, but they will be severely punished. 12 It is safer to meet a bear robbed of her cubs than to confront a fool caught in foolishness. Verse 11 This evil man refuses to change his behavior. Even punishment will not stop his evil behavior. A ruler will send an official to …
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Send us a Text Message. Love That Rebuke 9 Love prospers when a fault is forgiven, but dwelling on it separates close friends. 10 A single rebuke does more for a person of understanding than a hundred lashes on the back of a fool. Verse 9 Sometimes we do not need to point out a mistake. We should forgive other people, and help them not to repeat th…
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Send us a Text Message. Jive Talkin’ 7 Eloquent words are not fitting for a fool; even less are lies fitting for a ruler. 8 A bribe is like a lucky charm; whoever gives one will prosper! Verse 7 Solomon uses humor here. A fool (an evil person) should be careful about his words. His words will cause trouble. Instead, he should say nothing. Certainly…
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Send us a Text Message. Pop-Pops Pride 5 Those who mock the poor insult their Maker; those who rejoice at the misfortune of others will be punished. 6 Grandchildren are the crowning glory of the aged; parents[a] are the pride of their children. Verse 5 See Proverbs 14:31. God cares about poor people. He does not want them to suffer. He wants us to …
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Send us a Text Message. Can a single path transform your spiritual journey and lead you to everlasting joy? Join us as we uncover the profound meaning behind the "Highway of Holiness" mentioned in Isaiah 35:8. Promising a future of renewal and divine blessing, this prophecy encourages the weak and fearful by assuring God's imminent salvation. We'll…
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Send us a Text Message. Fiery Gossip 3 Fire tests the purity of silver and gold, but the Lord tests the heart. 4 Wrongdoers eagerly listen to gossip; liars pay close attention to slander. Verse 3 The hottest fire cleans gold and silver. The fire burns waste materials. This is how the gold and silver become pure. In the same way, God tests our heart…
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Send us a Text Message. Crusty Servant 1 Better a dry crust eaten in peace than a house filled with feasting—and conflict. 2 A wise servant will rule over the master’s disgraceful son and will share the inheritance of the master’s children. Verse 1 Dry bread is not a good meal. We might prefer the rich food at a party. But a quiet place is better t…
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Send us a Text Message. What does it truly mean to lead a holy life in today's world? Join us on this episode of Renewed Mindsets as we unravel the profound concept of holiness, beginning with the awe-inspiring nature of God's absolute perfection. By examining key scriptures from 1 Peter and Leviticus, we explore how believers are called to be dist…
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Send us a Text Message. Deadheads Touch 31 Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained by living a godly life. 32 Better to be patient than powerful; better to have self-control than to conquer a city. 33 We may throw the dice,[a] but the Lord determines how they fall. Verse 31 This person is an old man, who respects God. The man’s grey hair looks …
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Send us a Text Message. Violence and Mischief 29 Violent people mislead their companions, leading them down a harmful path. 30 With narrowed eyes, people plot evil; with a smirk, they plan their mischief. Verse 29 A cruel man will try to make other people behave like him. He will try to frighten them with a loud voice. He will even use force. The c…
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Send us a Text Message. Scoundrels and Gossips 27 Scoundrels create trouble; their words are a destructive blaze. 28 A troublemaker plants seeds of strife; gossip separates the best of friends. Verse 27 This evil man makes evil plans. He is dangerous. It is even dangerous to listen to this man. If you listen to his words, they are like a fire. His …
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Send us a Text Message. Hunger Drives 25 There is a path before each person that seems right, but it ends in death. 26 It is good for workers to have an appetite; an empty stomach drives them on.26 Verse 25 In our lives, there are many dangers. People might trust in false religions. They might follow evil leaders. Or they might drink too much alcoh…
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Send us a Text Message. Honey Sweet 23 From a wise mind comes wise speech; the words of the wise are persuasive. 24 Kind words are like honey— sweet to the soul and healthy for the body. Verse 23 Another translation of the second line is, ‘So his words persuade people.’ A wise man’s words are honest. He does not think one thing, but say something e…
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Send us a Text Message. Wise Talkin’ 21 The wise of heart is called discerning, and sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness. 22 Good sense is a fountain of life to him who has it, but the instruction of fools is folly. Verse 21 Another translation of the second line is, ‘Pleasant words persuade people.’ A wise person is sensible, because he is…
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Send us a Text Message. Joyfully Poor 19 Better to live humbly with the poor than to share plunder with the proud. 20 Those who listen to instruction will prosper; those who trust the Lord will be joyful. Verse 19 A man who is rich and proud is selfish. He will want to keep his possessions to himself. Humble but poor people are much more likely to …
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Send us a Text Message. What does it mean to truly live a holy life? On this episode of Renewed Mindsets, we shatter the misconceptions around holiness, revealing that it's not about rigid rule-following or earning salvation through good works, but about being set apart from sin and reflecting God's nature. We dive into the essence of a personal re…
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Send us a Text Message. Pride Fall 17 The path of the virtuous leads away from evil; whoever follows that path is safe. 18 Pride goes before destruction, and haughtiness before a fall. Verse 17 Life is like a journey. The honest man is like a traveller who chooses the high road. It might be a difficult road, because a high road goes over mountains.…
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Send us a Text Message. Super Happy King 15 When the king smiles, there is life; his favor refreshes like a spring rain. 16 How much better to get wisdom than gold, and good judgment than silver! Verse 15 The wise servant wants the king to be happy. The king should not be angry. Events should not upset the king. Then the king will make good decisio…
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Send us a Text Message. Happy King 13 The king is pleased with words from righteous lips; he loves those who speak honestly. 14 The anger of the king is a deadly threat; the wise will try to appease it. Verse 13 If a servant is honest, then the king should reward him. The servant might bring bad news. His honest words might upset the king. But the …
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Send us a Text Message. Watch that Thumb 11 The Lord demands accurate scales and balances; he sets the standards for fairness. 12 A king detests wrongdoing, for his rule is built on justice. Verse 11 Honest attitudes are important to God. We must not cheat people. Everybody must respect other people’s possessions. Even a king must not cheat people.…
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Send us a Text Message. Plan Wisely 9 We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps. 10 The king speaks with divine wisdom; he must never judge unfairly. Verse 9 We all make plans for the future, but we cannot control everything. Events that we do not expect will happen. There will be problems. We might need to change our plans. We might…
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Send us a Text Message. Please God 7 When people’s lives please the Lord, even their enemies are at peace with them. 8 Better to have little, with godliness, than to be rich and dishonest. Verse 7 Our lives should please God. We should do the things that are right. We should respect God. God can cause our enemies to become our friends. This does no…
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Send us a Text Message. Avoid Evil 5 The Lord detests the proud; they will surely be punished. 6 Unfailing love and faithfulness make atonement for sin. By fearing the Lord, people avoid evil. Verse 5 A proud person refuses to listen to God or to other people. He has his own ideas. He thinks that he is better than everyone else. God will punish pro…
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Send us a Text Message. What does it truly mean to surrender your will and desires to God? Discover the transformative journey of fully submitting to God's authority through the compelling stories of Peter and Jesus. We'll explore how Peter's path from self-centeredness to humble obedience, culminating in his ultimate martyrdom, serves as a powerfu…
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Send us a Text Message. Commit to God 3 Commit your actions to the Lord, and your plans will succeed. 4 The Lord has made everything for his own purposes, even the wicked for a day of disaster. Verse 3 When we pray, we should give our plans to God. We ask God to bring about the best result. We cannot control our own plans. We do not even know what …
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Send us a Text Message. God Knows All 1 We can make our own plans, but the Lord gives the right answer. 2 People may be pure in their own eyes, but the Lord examines their motives. Verse 1 We should ask God to help us to speak the right words. The ‘plans of our hearts’ are our thoughts and ideas. We do not know everything. God knows the things that…
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Send us a Text Message. Wise With Honor 31 If you listen to constructive criticism, you will be at home among the wise. 32 If you reject discipline, you only harm yourself; but if you listen to correction, you grow in understanding. 33 Fear of the Lord teaches wisdom; humility precedes honor. Verse 31 If someone learns from words of correction, the…
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Send us a Text Message. God Hears 29 The Lord is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayers of the righteous. 30 A cheerful look brings joy to the heart; good news makes for good health. Verse 29 ‘God is not deaf or weak. The result of your evil actions is that you have moved far away from God.’ (Isaiah 59:1-2) However, God is close to a good pe…
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Send us a Text Message. Bribes are Wicked 27 Greed brings grief to the whole family, but those who hate bribes will live. 28 The heart of the godly thinks carefully before speaking; the mouth of the wicked overflows with evil words. Verse 27 People give bribes (secret gifts) so that other people will do wrong things. For example, if a judge accepts…
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Send us a Text Message. What if you could reignite your spiritual fervor and become a mighty instrument of God? Join us as we uncover the profound spiritual truths that empower believers to recognize their divine potential and maintain their anointing. In this episode, we delve into the eternal treasures God has deposited within us, inspired by 2 C…
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Send us a Text Message. Proud and Evil 25 The Lord tears down the house of the proud, but he protects the property of widows. 26 The Lord detests evil plans, but he delights in pure words. Verse 25 Everything that God does is right. Some people will praise a proud man. Some people think that proud people are very great. God does not think this. In …
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Send us a Text Message. I Shoulda Said That 23 Everyone enjoys a fitting reply; it is wonderful to say the right thing at the right time! 24 The path of life leads upward for the wise; they leave the grave behind. Verse 23 An adviser should always try to give correct advice. He thinks and he prays about his words. He considers the probable results …
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Send us a Text Message. What if the key to conquering life's biggest challenges was simply to let go and trust? In this episode of Renewed Mindsets, we dive deep into the compelling story of Gideon from Judges 7:1-22 and uncover the powerful lessons about surrender and divine strength. We explore how God purposefully reduced Gideon's army to a mere…
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Send us a Text Message. Foolish Plans 21 Foolishness brings joy to those with no sense; a sensible person stays on the right path. 22 Plans go wrong for lack of advice; many advisers bring success. Verse 21 If someone is not wise, then foolish (evil) things attract him. This is like a traveller who chooses the wrong route for a journey. Some people…
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Send us a Text Message. Mom’s Briar Patch 19 A lazy person’s way is blocked with briers, but the path of the upright is an open highway. 20 Sensible children bring joy to their father; foolish children despise their mother. Verse 19 A slow man can be very slow. He has lots of excuses. Solomon uses humor here. Nobody could be so slow that plants gre…
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Send us a Text Message. Eat Your Vegetables 17 A bowl of vegetables with someone you love is better than steak with someone you hate. 18 A hot-tempered person starts fights; a cool-tempered person stops them. Verse 17 Many people want the best meat, instead of a few vegetables. But love is better than hate. We want to eat in a place where people lo…
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Send us a Text Message. Turmul Tummoy Toomoil 15 For the despondent, every day brings trouble; for the happy heart, life is a continual feast. 16 Better to have little, with fear for the Lord, than to have great treasure and inner turmoil. Verses 15-16 A Christian may be poor. But he has every reason to be cheerful. See Philippians 4:4, 1 Peter 1:8…
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Send us a Text Message. Don’t Be Mad..Be Glad 13 A glad heart makes a happy face; a broken heart crushes the spirit. 14 A wise person is hungry for knowledge, while the fool feeds on trash. Verse 13 Your thoughts and emotions control your whole body. We smile when we are glad. We are sad if our experiences upset us. If we pray, God will comfort us …
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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever wondered if God truly cares when you're facing life's fiercest storms? Picture this: you're in the middle of a tempest, and it feels as though everything is falling apart. In this episode, we revisit the powerful narrative from Mark, chapter 4, where Jesus calms the storm while resting on the boat, and we explo…
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Send us a Text Message. Mocking Death 11 Even Death and Destruction hold no secrets from the Lord. How much more does he know the human heart! 12 Mockers hate to be corrected, so they stay away from the wise Verse 11 Some people think that God does not know their thoughts and actions. They are wrong. God even sees beyond the grave into hell. God kn…
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Send us a Text Message. Wicked or Godly 9 The Lord detests the way of the wicked, but he loves those who pursue godliness. 10 Whoever abandons the right path will be severely disciplined; whoever hates correction will die. Verses 9 Our behavior shows what sort of people we are. God hates the actions of wicked people. God hates their evil thoughts a…
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Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered about the "little boats" in the story of Jesus calming the storm? This week, we uncover a fresh perspective on Mark 4:35-41, diving into the often-overlooked detail of these accompanying vessels. These "little boats" symbolize the broader community of believers and ministries sailing alongside us through life's…
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Send us a Text Message. Lips and Hearts 7 The lips of the wise give good advice; the heart of a fool has none to give. 8 The Lord detests the sacrifice of the wicked, but he delights in the prayers of the upright. Verse 7 The wise man teaches the things that he knows. Other people hear and they benefit from his advice. If we are wise, then we can h…
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Send us a Text Message. Parent's Treasure 5 Only a fool despises a parent’s discipline; whoever learns from correction is wise. 6 There is treasure in the house of the godly, but the earnings of the wicked bring trouble. Verse 5 If someone hates wisdom, then he hates instructions. He is angry if someone corrects him. A wise person learns from corre…
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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever wondered how fasting can transform your spiritual journey? Join us as we unpack the profound impact of fasting in the Christian life, revealing how it serves as a powerful outward expression of our inner commitment to God. We’ll explore the importance of consistency in fasting, much like mastering an instrument…
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Send us a Text Message. Somebody's Watching Me 3 The Lord is watching everywhere, keeping his eye on both the evil and the good. 4 Gentle words are a tree of life; a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit. Verse 3 God knows everything (1 John 3:21). He knows what the result of our actions will be. He watches good people so that he can protect them. He…
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Send us a Text Message. Check your Tongue 1 A gentle answer deflects anger, but harsh words make tempers flare. 2 The tongue of the wise makes knowledge appealing, but the mouth of a fool belches out foolishness. Verse 1 If we choose our words carefully, then we will get a good reaction. When we tell people about God, we should be polite. We should…
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Send us a Text Message. Wise and Happy Kings 33 Wisdom is enshrined in an understanding heart; wisdom is not found among fools. 34 Godliness makes a nation great, but sin is a disgrace to any people. 35 A king rejoices in wise servants but is angry with those who disgrace him. Verse 33 Another translation of the second line is, ‘Even fools can hear…
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Send us a Text Message. What if you could deepen your spiritual journey and find clarity and strength through a time-honored practice? This episode promises to reveal the profound impact of biblical fasting, exploring its purpose beyond mere abstinence from food. We'll uncover how fasting can intensify your prayers, help you seek divine guidance, a…
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