Uncategorized The Deliberate Repetition in Proverbs November 5, 2026 / November 5, 2026 by jim-herman | Leave a Comment As you read the book of Proverbs, you’ll notice that many verses have two lines. The first line makes a statement. Then, the second line either repeats the first line with different words or states the opposite. And it’s easy to treat that as redundancy. But this approach misses God’s design. The repetition isn’t an accident or an attempt to make the book longer. It’s a deliberate choice that should make us stop and examine the truth from a different angle. The goal is to hear the resonance in these repetitions. By slowing down and engaging with the structure, we allow God’s voice to deepen the message until it settles in us. Here’s why we need to trade speed for depth, so we can uncover golden nuggets hidden in repetition. Read more »
Uncategorized Proverbs: Practical Wisdom for Everyday Life November 5, 2026 / November 5, 2026 by jim-herman Why do we wait until we're in trouble to use the wisdom we already have? Too many believers treat Proverbs like a collection of statements. And when we do that, we come to the book when we need a quick answer. But we need to break that pattern. These aren’t just sayings we should read and file away for the next crisis. They’re gems we can build our lives on. Here’s how we can let these gems shape our path every single day. Read more »