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A year-long collection of daily devotionals offers biblical wisdom that can be applied to modern life to reinforce one's relationship with God and provide a new understanding of what it is to live a moral life.

There are countless moments in our lives when we need wisdom urgently. God has provided the book of Proverbs to give us the baseline we need for clarity. This 40-day devotional, built around key verses in Proverbs, provides a rich source of wisdom to feed the soul and encourage the spirit so you can be empowered to live in the light of heavenly counsel.

In Confessions of a Proverbs 32 Woman, comedian Kerri Pomarolli takes aim at the impossible standards placed on modern women and shares the only two things we all need. God didn't promise an easy-life, but He did promise to be with you in the mess!

Discover the Old Testament genre of "wisdom literature"_x009d_ and the varieties of knowledge it encompasses. In the first nine sections of Proverbs, study the use of paired metaphors that guide the reader's understanding. Examine the use of personification in Proverbs to express wisdom: as referred to as a woman, as present with God at creation, and as equivalent to the nature of the universe.

"Young writers get tired of using the same old words over and over. By learning to identify synonyms, kids are able to express themselves with greater clarity and creativity. This title also helps students unlock the mystery behind antonyms and illustrates how a few simple letter combinations can transform a word into its complete opposite. Additional features to aid comprehension include colorful photos, a table of contents, sources for further research...

The Old Testament is one of the foundational documents of Western civilization. In this course, viewers will study a selection of the major books of the Old Testament, probing their meaning and relevance. Among these, viewers will explore the prophets, the wisdom literature, and the apocalyptic literature, finding their deeper historical and religious import, as well as their sublime literary treasures.

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