Winter Showed Up

My fearless wife pointed the snowblower toward our road and found the snow was too deep and too wet to move.  So I called a friend with a truck & blade to dig us out.

What normally takes him a couple quick passes, turned into a full half hour of pushing snow.

What makes this interesting is, the weather forecast for the next week is starting to call for more and more snow.

Living here my whole life has taught me a few things:
#1. keep a few days of food stored up
#2. keep a few days of firewood on the porch
#3. prep the generator and keep extra fuel on hand
#4. when driving - SLUSH is your worst enemy - slow down
#5. keep an eye on how much snow is piling up on the roof
#6. fire up a pot of stew & a loaf of homemade bread
#7. watch out for your neighbors (especially the elderly)
#8. find a good book and put a pot of coffee on

In an effort to encourage everyone dealing with snow issues, I am going to post a daily "Bible Study" this week.  It isn't going to be anything deep or revolutionary..... just practical & thought provoking (good Lord willing).

Lets spend the week taking a look at the book of Proverbs.

FIRST, "what is a proverb?"  
Most of us can recognize a proverb but putting a definition to it is confusing.  So, find the book of Proverbs in your Bible and somewhere on the first page write:  "A proverb is a short sentence of wisdom".

A proverb by definition is a short sentence drawn from long life experience.

By the way, "NLT" is an abbreviation for a Bible Translation I enjoy reading:  New Living Translation.

I will challenge you by sharing Proverbs 12:15 NLT:
"Fools think their own way is right,
but the wise listen to others." 

My "paraphrase" of this verse is simple:
"Every man's ways are right in his own eyes."

My point?
Carefully examine your views & opinions with an open mind --
in the Light of God's Word.

Also, for the next 6 days, I am going to begin our Bible Study lesson with one tool for Bible Study.

So I suggest you grab a notepad of some kind and take some notes.

"Open my (spiritual) eyes to see the wonderful truths in your instructions"
Psalm 119:18 NLT

PRAYER:
"Heavenly Father, please draw people to Your Word and give them a thirst for the Truth about You.  Please make them aware of all the distractions and false information that society has to offer.  Please speak to our hearts and give us a healthy relationship with You.  In your Son's name, Amen"