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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 Sparrows and Horses 1 Honor is no more associated with fools than snow with summer or rain with harvest. 2 Like a fluttering sparrow or a darting swallow, an undeserved curse will not land on its intended victim. 3 Guide a horse with a whip, a donkey with a bridle, and a fool with a rod to his back! Honor isn't meant for a fool. In P…
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Send us a text Muddy Waters 26 If the godly give in to the wicked, it’s like polluting a fountain or muddying a spring. 27 It’s not good to eat too much honey, and it’s not good to seek honors for yourself. 28 A person without self-control is like a city with broken-down walls. The first proverb tells us to stand up for what’s right when it’s being…
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Send us a text North Winds 23 As surely as a north wind brings rain, so a gossiping tongue causes anger! 24 It’s better to live alone in the corner of an attic than with a quarrelsome wife in a lovely home. 25 Good news from far away is like cold water to the thirsty. Verse 23 explains that negative, bitter words only cause anger and division, much…
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Send us a text Singing and Shame 20 Singing cheerful songs to a person with a heavy heart is like taking someone’s coat in cold weather or pouring vinegar in a wound.[a] 21 If your enemies are hungry, give them food to eat. If they are thirsty, give them water to drink. 22 You will heap burning coals of shame on their heads, and the Lord will rewar…
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Send us a text Lame Foot 17 Don’t visit your neighbors too often, or you will wear out your welcome. 18 Telling lies about others is as harmful as hitting them with an ax, wounding them with a sword, or shooting them with a sharp arrow. 19 Putting confidence in an unreliable person in times of trouble is like chewing with a broken tooth or walking …
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Send us a text Broken Bones 14 A person who promises a gift but doesn’t give it is like clouds and wind that bring no rain. 15 Patience can persuade a prince, and soft speech can break bones. 16 Do you like honey? Don’t eat too much, or it will make you sick! In Verse 14, people in hot, dry lands know the disappointment of seeing clouds but not get…
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Send us a text Discover the remarkable strength found in unwavering faith and resilience as we journey through stories of perseverance against all odds. Explore how the prophet Jeremiah endured relentless persecution for his commitment to delivering an often unwelcome truth. We draw parallels with the legendary determination of football icon Walter…
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Send us a text Timely Criticism 11 Timely advice is lovely, like golden apples in a silver basket. 12 To one who listens, valid criticism is like a gold earring or other gold jewelry. 13 Trustworthy messengers refresh like snow in summer. They revive the spirit of their employer. These three verses praise a well-timed and thoughtful word. Even if i…
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Send us a text Neighbor Gossip 8 don’t be in a hurry to go to court. For what will you do in the end if your neighbor deals you a shameful defeat? 9 When arguing with your neighbor, don’t betray another person’s secret. 10 Others may accuse you of gossip, and you will never regain your good reputation. This proverb is fitting for today’s society, w…
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Send us a text Sterling Audience 4 Remove the impurities from silver, and the sterling will be ready for the silversmith. 5 Remove the wicked from the king’s court, and his reign will be made secure by justice. 6 Don’t demand an audience with the king or push for a place among the great. 7 It’s better to wait for an invitation to the head table tha…
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Send us a text God and King 1 These are more proverbs of Solomon, collected by the advisers of King Hezekiah of Judah. 2 It is God’s privilege to conceal things and the king’s privilege to discover them. 3 No one can comprehend the height of heaven, the depth of the earth, or all that goes on in the king’s mind! The glory of kings is to seek out Go…
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Send us a text Sleepy Bandit 32 Then, as I looked and thought about it, I learned this lesson: 33 A little extra sleep, a little more slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest— 34 then poverty will pounce on you like a bandit; scarcity will attack you like an armed robber. In Proverbs 6:9-10, the lazy person was told to learn from the hardwork…
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Send us a text Payback 29 And don’t say, “Now I can pay them back for what they’ve done to me! I’ll get even with them!” 30 I walked by the field of a lazy person, the vineyard of one with no common sense. 31 I saw that it was overgrown with nettles. It was covered with weeds, and its walls were broken down. The first proverb is like the Golden Rul…
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Send us a text Kiss Don’t Tell 26 An honest answer is like a kiss of friendship. 27 Do your planning and prepare your fields before building your house. 28 Don’t testify against your neighbors without cause; don’t lie about them. Verse 27 is practical advice: Take care of the basics before pursuing comforts. Get a stable job before buying a house o…
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Send us a text Losing a job can be one of life's most jarring experiences, but it can also be a catalyst for profound personal growth. Join me on my journey through faith and resilience, where I recount the struggle of finding purpose beyond my professional identity. With scriptures as my guide and the unwavering support of my church community, I d…
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Send us a text Innocent Guilty 23 Here are some further sayings of the wise: It is wrong to show favoritism when passing judgment. 24 A judge who says to the wicked, “You are innocent,” will be cursed by many people and denounced by the nations. 25 But it will go well for those who convict the guilty; rich blessings will be showered on them. Verse …
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Send us a text Future Rebels | 20 For evil people have no future; the light of the wicked will be snuffed out. 21 My child, fear the Lord and the king. Don’t associate with rebels, 22 for disaster will hit them suddenly. Who knows what punishment will come from the Lord and the king? Verse 20 continues from the lesson from just a few days ago, wher…
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Send us a text Don’t Fret 17 Don’t rejoice when your enemies fall; don’t be happy when they stumble. 18 For the Lord will be displeased with you and will turn his anger away from them. 19 Don’t fret because of evildoers; don’t envy the wicked. All three verses today form one proverb. Verse 17 tells us not to be happy when our enemy fails. Even thou…
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Send us a text My Honeycomb 13 My child, eat honey, for it is good, and the honeycomb is sweet to the taste. 14 In the same way, wisdom is sweet to your soul. If you find it, you will have a bright future, and your hopes will not be cut short. 15 Don’t wait in ambush at the home of the godly, and don’t raid the house where the godly live. 16 The go…
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Send us a text I Didn’t Know 11 Rescue those who are unjustly sentenced to die; save them as they stagger to their death. 12 Don’t excuse yourself by saying, “Look, we didn’t know.” For God understands all hearts, and he sees you. He who guards your soul knows you knew. He will repay all people as their actions deserve. Wisdom and understanding are…
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Send us a text Evil Failures 8 A person who plans evil will get a reputation as a troublemaker. 9 The schemes of a fool are sinful; everyone detests a mocker. 10 If you fail under pressure, your strength is too small. Verses 8 and 9 compare the plans of a fool, a rebel, and a mocker. Proverbs has already made it clear that all these plans are sinfu…
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Send us a text War Advisor 5 The wise are mightier than the strong,[a] and those with knowledge grow stronger and stronger. 6 So don’t go to war without wise guidance; victory depends on having many advisers. 7 Wisdom is too lofty for fools. Among leaders at the city gate, they have nothing to say. The first proverb praises a man of wisdom and know…
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Send us a text Prepare yourself for an enlightening journey as we celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Renewed Mindsets podcast, featuring an exclusive secret interview. Gain insights from his timeless wisdom on leadership, the quest for life’s meaning, and the delicate art of balancing mercy with justice. Solomon's reflections resonate deeply…
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Send us a text Envy The Wise 1 Don’t envy evil people or desire their company. 2 For their hearts plot violence, and their words always stir up trouble. 3 A house is built by wisdom and becomes strong through good sense. 4 Through knowledge its rooms are filled with all sorts of precious riches and valuables. Verses 1 and 2 warn us not to be jealou…
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Send us a text Drunk Sailor 34 You will stagger like a sailor tossed at sea, clinging to a swaying mast. 35 And you will say, “They hit me, but I didn’t feel it. I didn’t even know it when they beat me up. When will I wake up so I can look for another drink?” Verse 34 When the drinker drinks too much alcohol, he feels like someone on a ship. The dr…
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Send us a text Listen to our episode, one year in the making.. Oct 9. Christ Alone Podcast www.christalonepodcast.com Listen to my friend Gayla at godslovingsacrifice.com or wherever you get your podcasts. Support the show Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/renewedmindsets Renewed Mindsets can be found on Facebook, Twitter (X), Threads …
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Send us a text Wine Viper 31 Don’t gaze at the wine, seeing how red it is, how it sparkles in the cup, how smoothly it goes down. 32 For in the end it bites like a poisonous snake; it stings like a viper. 33 You will see hallucinations, and you will say crazy things. Not a whole lot of explaining to do with these verses. People who get drunk regula…
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Send us a text Avoid Hussies 28 She hides and waits like a robber, eager to make more men unfaithful. 29 Who has anguish? Who has sorrow? Who is always fighting? Who is always complaining? Who has unnecessary bruises? Who has bloodshot eyes? 30 It is the one who spends long hours in the taverns, trying out new drinks. In the first proverb, "she" re…
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Send us a text Happy Parents 25 So give your father and mother joy! May she who gave you birth be happy. 26 O my son, give me your heart. May your eyes take delight in following my ways. 27 A prostitute is a dangerous trap; a promiscuous woman is as dangerous as falling into a narrow well. Verses 25-26 The son must be careful about sex. Some women …
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Send us a text Truth Bomb 22 Listen to your father, who gave you life, and don’t despise your mother when she is old. 23 Get the truth and never sell it; also get wisdom, discipline, and good judgment. 24 The father of godly children has cause for joy. What a pleasure to have children who are wise. Verses 22 If the son loves his parents, then he sh…
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Send us a text Wise and Sober 19 My child, listen and be wise: Keep your heart on the right course. 20 Do not carouse with drunkards or feast with gluttons, 21 for they are on their way to poverty, and too much sleep clothes them in rags. Verses 19-21 The father warns his son. The son must not be greedy for food. And he must not be a drunk. This is…
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Send us a text What if you could trust that no challenge in your life is too big for God's power? In this episode of Renewed Mindsets, we uncover three profound truths about God's limitless power and boundless love. Drawing from the awe-inspiring biblical stories of Moses at the Red Sea and David's victory over Goliath, we explore how God's mighty …
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Send us a text Childs Reward 15 My child, if your heart is wise, my own heart will rejoice! 16 Everything in me will celebrate when you speak what is right. 17 Don’t envy sinners, but always continue to fear the Lord. 18 You will be rewarded for this; your hope will not be disappointed. Verses 15-16 But you will be glad if your child learns to be w…
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Send us a text Spare and Spoil 13 Don’t fail to discipline your children. The rod of punishment won’t kill them. 14 Physical discipline may well save them from death Sometimes you need to punish a child with a smack. A smack will not kill your child. But a smack will teach him the right way to behave. And your child will learn how to live wisely. Y…
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Send us a text Strong Knowledge 10 Don’t cheat your neighbor by moving the ancient boundary markers; don’t take the land of defenseless orphans. 11 For their Redeemer is strong; he himself will bring their charges against you. 12 Commit yourself to instruction; listen carefully to words of knowledge. We’ve come across the first proverb before: Don’…
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Send us a text Stingy Peeps 6 Don’t eat with people who are stingy; don’t desire their delicacies. 7 They are always thinking about how much it costs.[a] “Eat and drink,” they say, but they don’t mean it. 8 You will throw up what little you’ve eaten, and your compliments will be wasted. 9 Don’t waste your breath on fools, for they will despise the …
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Send us a text Blink Twice 4 Don’t wear yourself out trying to get rich. Be wise enough to know when to quit. 5 In the blink of an eye wealth disappears, for it will sprout wings and fly away like an eagle. Verses 4-5 The Book of Proverbs encourages us to work hard. But some people work too hard, because they want to become wealthy. These people su…
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Send us a text Fat Cakes 1 While dining with a ruler, pay attention to what is put before you. 2 If you are a big eater, put a knife to your throat; 3 don’t desire all the delicacies, for he might be trying to trick you. Verses 1-3 A ruler does not invite you so that you can taste his fine food. He invites you because he wants to discuss serious ma…
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Send us a text Cheat the King 28 Don’t cheat your neighbor by moving the ancient boundary markers set up by previous generations. 29 Do you see any truly competent workers? They will serve kings rather than working for ordinary people. The first proverb warns against moving boundary markers. Moving a marker would cheat someone out of their land, wh…
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Send us a text What will you do with Jesus today? Join us on this powerful episode of Renewed Mindsets, as we reflect on that life-changing question posed by Pontius Pilate in Matthew 27:21-22. We examine how our daily decisions either bring us closer to God or lead us away from Him, often due to our preference for convenience over conviction. Thro…
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Send us a text For A Hamburger Today 24 Don’t befriend angry people or associate with hot-tempered people, 25 or you will learn to be like them and endanger your soul. 26 Don’t agree to guarantee another person’s debt or put up security for someone else. 27 If you can’t pay it, even your bed will be snatched from under you. Verses 24 - 25 Anger cau…
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Send us a text Rob or Defend 22 Don’t rob the poor just because you can, or exploit the needy in court. 23 For the Lord is their defender. He will ruin anyone who ruins them. The two verses in Proverbs combine into one clear message: Don’t take advantage of the weak and powerless. While the poor are mentioned specifically, this also includes widows…
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Send us a text Hey You- Yes, YOU! 19 I am teaching you today—yes, you— so you will trust in the Lord. 20 I have written thirty sayings for you, filled with advice and knowledge. 21 In this way, you may know the truth and take an accurate report to those who sent you. Verses 19-21 Wise lessons are valuable. And they are important. We need to study t…
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Send us a text Oppressive Lips 16 A person who gets ahead by oppressing the poor or by showering gifts on the rich will end in poverty. 17 Listen to the words of the wise; apply your heart to my instruction. 18 For it is good to keep these sayings in your heart and always ready on your lips. Verse 16 reminds us that God cares for the poor and power…
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Send us a text Lions and Women 13 The lazy person claims, “There’s a lion out there! If I go outside, I might be killed!” 14 The mouth of an immoral woman is a dangerous trap; those who make the Lord angry will fall into it. 15 A youngster’s heart is filled with foolishness, but physical discipline will drive it far away. Verse 13 When Solomon writ…
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Send us a text Mock and Quarrel 10 Throw out the mocker, and fighting goes, too. Quarrels and insults will disappear. 11 Whoever loves a pure heart and gracious speech will have the king as a friend. 12 The Lord preserves those with knowledge, but he ruins the plans of the treacherous. Verse 10 People who cause trouble by their evil words do not de…
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Send us a text Feeling overwhelmed by life's relentless demands? Discover a Christ-centered solution for true rest, inspired by Matthew 11:28-30, in our latest episode, "Finding Rest in Jesus." Join me as I unpack Jesus' profound invitation to those who are weary and burdened, offering insights into why we often resist seeking His divine comfort. T…
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Send us a text Poor Planting 7 Just as the rich rule the poor, so the borrower is servant to the lender. 8 Those who plant injustice will harvest disaster, and their reign of terror will come to an end. 9 Blessed are those who are generous, because they feed the poor. Verse 7 Solomon collected 3000 wise lessons (proverbs) (1 Kings 4:32). This secti…
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Send us a text Ready to inject some timeless wisdom into your modern life? Rick here, and today, I'm thrilled to present an exciting sneak peek into my second podcast, Wisdom for the Day. As we gear up for the one-year anniversary of Renewed Mindsets, I'm taking a short break to curate some special content for you. In the meantime, this episode wil…
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Send us a text Humble or Corrupt 4 True humility and fear of the Lord lead to riches, honor, and long life. 5 Corrupt people walk a thorny, treacherous road; whoever values life will avoid it. 6 Direct your children onto the right path, and when they are older, they will not leave it. Verse 4 God is greater than we are. Therefore, we must be humble…
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