Old sayings and figures of speech get a second wind, with the help of 4th graders. The grass is always greener when… you leave the sprinkler on. A rolling stone… plays the guitar. The grass is always greener… when you remember to water it. A bird in the hand is… a real mess. No news… Continue reading Reviving Old Proverbs
Tag: Wisdom
Wisdom of the Aviator
‘Though I Fly Through the Valley of Death , I Shall Fear No Evil. For I am at 80,000 Feet and Climbing.’ ‘You’ve never been lost until you’ve been lost at Mach 3.’ – Paul F. Crickmore (test pilot) ‘The only time you have too much fuel is when you’re on fire.’ ‘If the wings… Continue reading Wisdom of the Aviator
Military Wisdom and Proverbs
‘If the enemy is in range, so are you….’ – Infantry Journal ‘It is generally inadvisable to eject directly over the area you just bombed.’ – U.S. Air Force Manual ‘Whoever said the pen is mightier than the sword obviously never encountered automatic weapons.’ – General MacArthur ‘You, you, and you …. Panic. The rest… Continue reading Military Wisdom and Proverbs
Being Truly Liberated
Colossians 3:16. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. 3:17. And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks… Continue reading Being Truly Liberated
An Attitude of Wisdom: James 3:13-18.
James 3:13-18. 3:13. Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by good conduct that his works are done in the meekness of wisdom. 3:14. But if you have bitter envy and self-seeking in your hearts, do not boast and lie against the truth. 3:15. This wisdom does not descend from above, but… Continue reading An Attitude of Wisdom: James 3:13-18.
Ask for Wisdom: James 1:5-12
James 1:5-12 1:5. If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. 1:6. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the… Continue reading Ask for Wisdom: James 1:5-12