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Apropos of nothing more than I needed it today, I am reminding whoever else needs to hear it of one of my favourite #Welsh #proverbs

Deuparth gwaith yw ei ddechrau

Loosely translated into English it means

Two thirds of the work is starting it

#procrastination

[Edit: typo]

Apropos of nothing more than I needed it today, I am reminding whoever else needs to hear it of one of my favourite #Welsh #proverbs

Deuparth gwaith yw ei ddechrau

Loosely translated into English it means

Two thirds of the work is starting it

#procrastination

[Edit: typo]

Apropos of nothing more than I needed it today, I am reminding whoever else needs to hear it of one of my favourite #Welsh #proverbs

Deuparth gwaith yw ei ddechrau

Loosely translated into English it means

Two thirds of the work is starting it

#procrastination

[Edit: typo]

Apropos of nothing more than I needed it today, I am reminding whoever else needs to hear it of one of my favourite #Welsh #proverbs

Deuparth gwaith yw ei ddechrau

Loosely translated into English it means

Two thirds of the work is starting it

#procrastination

[Edit: typo]

Apropos of nothing more than I needed it today, I am reminding whoever else needs to hear it of one of my favourite #Welsh #proverbs

Deuparth gwaith yw ei ddechrau

Loosely translated into English it means

Two thirds of the work is starting it

#procrastination

[Edit: typo]

Let's explore the next part of #Proverbs 3! https://youtube.com/live/xrt28usCbvk

Let's explore the next part of #Proverbs 3! https://youtube.com/live/xrt28usCbvk

Let's explore the next part of #Proverbs 3! https://youtube.com/live/xrt28usCbvk

Let's explore the next part of #Proverbs 3! https://youtube.com/live/xrt28usCbvk

"The spasms of the heart know not what the other foot says."
- Provrebs

#proverbs

"The spasms of the heart know not what the other foot says."
- Provrebs

#proverbs

"The spasms of the heart know not what the other foot says."
- Provrebs

#proverbs

"The spasms of the heart know not what the other foot says."
- Provrebs

#proverbs

Issue 15 Is Out!

The 15th issue of Heart of Flesh is here!

Cover art: Prophet Elijah by Jésica Frustaci.

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Note from the Editor

Prayer Warrior II (2025) by Veronica McDonald.

Hope deferred makes the heart sick,
but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.
– Proverbs 13:12 (NIV)

Waiting is hard. But, hard or not, when you’re a Christian, waiting on God is just a part of everyday life. In fact, it is a crucial part. Even as a God-fearing woman, there have been innumerable times when I knew what I wanted and I wanted it now, with all the patience of Veruca Salt (can I get an “Amen” from my impatient people?). But waiting reminds us of several important truths: 1) you are not in control – God is; 2) you do not know what’s best – God does; 3) God is not a cosmic genie here to grant all your wishes. He’s your Heavenly Father. He can tell you no. He can tell you it’s not the right time. And – while it pleases Him to give you your heart’s desires – His goal is to shape you to become more like Christ. And so, examine yourself and ask, will you stop loving God if your hopes have not yet become reality? If your prayers remain unanswered, if you can’t feel His presence, if longing has turned to weariness in the depths of your bones, will you stop loving Him? Stop following Him? Stop believing in who He is? These are the questions He will sometimes challenge us with. There are times when we hope and we long and we wait, and nothing seems to change. But when that happens, think of Jesus asleep in the boat while his disciples encountered the storm. Think of how they shook him, asking, “Teacher, do you not care (…)?” And remember – after He calms the storm – what He says to them in response: “Have you still no faith?” (Mark 4:38-39)

In Issue 15, our writers have experienced hope deferred. Many in this issue display discouragement as they wait on God and wrestle with the purpose of the suffering and intense longing in their lives. Here you’ll find poets who yearn for lost innocence and for the Eden-like state of heaven. You’ll find storytellers who wrestle with unanswered prayers of having children or a spouse. Others long for rest, and for freedom from worry, from mental anguish, and from the consequences of sin. The writers and characters here give a sense that they are holding their breath, waiting and watching for God. But while some let their hearts grow weary, many cling desperately to the source of their hope, to the One who will sooner or later plant the tree of life in their barren soil. Through the cracks, and the doubts, and the sicknesses of heart, these writers will show you Jesus – His goodness, His love, and the abundant hope we have in Him.

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Please join me for a time in #Proverbs 3:5-8 tonight! https://youtube.com/live/smDPYBEfYCc

Please join me for a time in #Proverbs 3:5-8 tonight! https://youtube.com/live/smDPYBEfYCc

Please join me for a time in #Proverbs 3:5-8 tonight! https://youtube.com/live/smDPYBEfYCc

Fear the LORD, shun evil, and find health, 🙏

#biblians #bibliansapp #verseoftheday #proverbs #wisdomfromgod #trustthelord #faithandhealing #godsword

Please join me as we return to the #Proverbs in our annual summer series exploring the wisdom of this amazing book! https://youtube.com/live/UBcISAZLg5M

#Bible #Christianity #Jesus

Please join me as we return to the #Proverbs in our annual summer series exploring the wisdom of this amazing book! https://youtube.com/live/UBcISAZLg5M

#Bible #Christianity #Jesus

Please join me as we return to the #Proverbs in our annual summer series exploring the wisdom of this amazing book! https://youtube.com/live/UBcISAZLg5M

#Bible #Christianity #Jesus

Please join me as we return to the #Proverbs in our annual summer series exploring the wisdom of this amazing book! https://youtube.com/live/UBcISAZLg5M

#Bible #Christianity #Jesus

"#EishetChayil: Woman of Valor – Heroines of Our History is a commentary on the 22 verses of #Proverbs 31, based on #midrash, the #Talmud, classic #rabbinic texts, and #ChabadHassidut. It is published by #Kehot, the central publishing house of the #Chabad-#Lubavitch movement.

The #book does not merely explain “Eishet Chayil”; it positions it as a sweeping #theological and historical statement about #Jewish #womanhood and Jewish survival. The tone is set early on, with sentences like, “At every critical juncture of our long and challenging history, you will find the fearless and wise eishet chayil shepherding us toward our destiny.”

One of the book’s central claims is clear and consistent: Jewish #history does not merely include #women; it is propelled by them."

https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-895357

"#EishetChayil: Woman of Valor – Heroines of Our History is a commentary on the 22 verses of #Proverbs 31, based on #midrash, the #Talmud, classic #rabbinic texts, and #ChabadHassidut. It is published by #Kehot, the central publishing house of the #Chabad-#Lubavitch movement.

The #book does not merely explain “Eishet Chayil”; it positions it as a sweeping #theological and historical statement about #Jewish #womanhood and Jewish survival. The tone is set early on, with sentences like, “At every critical juncture of our long and challenging history, you will find the fearless and wise eishet chayil shepherding us toward our destiny.”

One of the book’s central claims is clear and consistent: Jewish #history does not merely include #women; it is propelled by them."

https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-895357

"#EishetChayil: Woman of Valor – Heroines of Our History is a commentary on the 22 verses of #Proverbs 31, based on #midrash, the #Talmud, classic #rabbinic texts, and #ChabadHassidut. It is published by #Kehot, the central publishing house of the #Chabad-#Lubavitch movement.

The #book does not merely explain “Eishet Chayil”; it positions it as a sweeping #theological and historical statement about #Jewish #womanhood and Jewish survival. The tone is set early on, with sentences like, “At every critical juncture of our long and challenging history, you will find the fearless and wise eishet chayil shepherding us toward our destiny.”

One of the book’s central claims is clear and consistent: Jewish #history does not merely include #women; it is propelled by them."

https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-895357

"#EishetChayil: Woman of Valor – Heroines of Our History is a commentary on the 22 verses of #Proverbs 31, based on #midrash, the #Talmud, classic #rabbinic texts, and #ChabadHassidut. It is published by #Kehot, the central publishing house of the #Chabad-#Lubavitch movement.

The #book does not merely explain “Eishet Chayil”; it positions it as a sweeping #theological and historical statement about #Jewish #womanhood and Jewish survival. The tone is set early on, with sentences like, “At every critical juncture of our long and challenging history, you will find the fearless and wise eishet chayil shepherding us toward our destiny.”

One of the book’s central claims is clear and consistent: Jewish #history does not merely include #women; it is propelled by them."

https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-895357

"#EishetChayil: Woman of Valor – Heroines of Our History is a commentary on the 22 verses of #Proverbs 31, based on #midrash, the #Talmud, classic #rabbinic texts, and #ChabadHassidut. It is published by #Kehot, the central publishing house of the #Chabad-#Lubavitch movement.

The #book does not merely explain “Eishet Chayil”; it positions it as a sweeping #theological and historical statement about #Jewish #womanhood and Jewish survival. The tone is set early on, with sentences like, “At every critical juncture of our long and challenging history, you will find the fearless and wise eishet chayil shepherding us toward our destiny.”

One of the book’s central claims is clear and consistent: Jewish #history does not merely include #women; it is propelled by them."

https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-895357

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#smile #wonderful #smiling #God #KingSolomon #Proverbs #heart #glad #happy #dentist #dental #beachboys #leokottke #denniswilson #BrianWilson #sting #thepolice #johnnyjblair #singeratlarge #acoustic #intimate #Massachusetts #Boston

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#smile #wonderful #smiling #God #KingSolomon #Proverbs #heart #glad #happy #dentist #dental #beachboys #leokottke #denniswilson #BrianWilson #sting #thepolice #johnnyjblair #singeratlarge #acoustic #intimate #Massachusetts #Boston

”The child who is not embraced by the village will burn it down to feel its warmth."

African Proverb attributed to the Igbo people of Nigeria

It underscores the importance of community support and inclusion in nurturing the next generation. It serves as a reminder that neglecting the needs of marginalised individuals can have detrimental consequences for society as a whole.

It definitely feels like 'the child is not being embraced', at the moment!

#Words #Proverbs #People #Wisdom

”The child who is not embraced by the village will burn it down to feel its warmth."

African Proverb attributed to the Igbo people of Nigeria

It underscores the importance of community support and inclusion in nurturing the next generation. It serves as a reminder that neglecting the needs of marginalised individuals can have detrimental consequences for society as a whole.

It definitely feels like 'the child is not being embraced', at the moment!

#Words #Proverbs #People #Wisdom

Pilkington—Puritan, expounding Proverbs—prays the wealthy would open their barns rather than corner markets during hunger. Solomon’s verdict: hoarders get cursed, sellers get blessed. Note the nuance: private property stays intact. It’s simply that hoarding during famine attracts God’s plague and popular fury. Today we’d sooner blame the hungry for coveting. Proverbs disagrees.

#christian #puritans #neighbor #bible #proverbs
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Pilkington—Puritan, expounding Proverbs—prays the wealthy would open their barns rather than corner markets during hunger. Solomon’s verdict: hoarders get cursed, sellers get blessed. Note the nuance: private property stays intact. It’s simply that hoarding during famine attracts God’s plague and popular fury. Today we’d sooner blame the hungry for coveting. Proverbs disagrees.

#christian #puritans #neighbor #bible #proverbs
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Pilkington—Puritan, expounding Proverbs—prays the wealthy would open their barns rather than corner markets during hunger. Solomon’s verdict: hoarders get cursed, sellers get blessed. Note the nuance: private property stays intact. It’s simply that hoarding during famine attracts God’s plague and popular fury. Today we’d sooner blame the hungry for coveting. Proverbs disagrees.

#christian #puritans #neighbor #bible #proverbs
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Pilkington—Puritan, expounding Proverbs—prays the wealthy would open their barns rather than corner markets during hunger. Solomon’s verdict: hoarders get cursed, sellers get blessed. Note the nuance: private property stays intact. It’s simply that hoarding during famine attracts God’s plague and popular fury. Today we’d sooner blame the hungry for coveting. Proverbs disagrees.

#christian #puritans #neighbor #bible #proverbs
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Pilkington—Puritan, expounding Proverbs—prays the wealthy would open their barns rather than corner markets during hunger. Solomon’s verdict: hoarders get cursed, sellers get blessed. Note the nuance: private property stays intact. It’s simply that hoarding during famine attracts God’s plague and popular fury. Today we’d sooner blame the hungry for coveting. Proverbs disagrees.

#christian #puritans #neighbor #bible #proverbs
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#rich #proverbs #Zitate #musing #philosophy #quotes

"Armut ist ohne Zweifel das Schrecklichste. Mir dürfte einer zehn Milionen herlegen und sa­gen, ich soll arm sein dafür, ich nehmets nicht",

schrieb Johann #Nestroy.

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Dieser Baum hatte wohl die Hosen voll

Somebody must have scared the pants off

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Dieser Baum hatte wohl die Hosen voll

Somebody must have scared the pants off

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Dieser Baum hatte wohl die Hosen voll

Somebody must have scared the pants off

French Senator Claude Malhure states regarding the Trump administration: "A Turkish proverb says: 'When a clown enters the palace, it does not become a king; the palace turns into a circus.'" #PoliticalCommentary #Proverbs

A quotation from The Bible

The wicked flee when no man pursueth ….
 
[נָ֣סוּ וְאֵין־רֹדֵ֣ף רָשָׁ֑ע]

The Bible (The Old Testament) (14th - 2nd C BC) Judeo-Christian sacred scripture [Tanakh, Hebrew Bible], incl. the Apocrypha (Deuterocanonicals)
Book 20. Proverbs 28: 1 (Prov 28:1) [KJV (1611)]

More about (and translations of) this quote: wist.info/bible-ot/82769/

#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #thebible #bible #oldtestament #proverbs #chase #evil #fear #flight #guilt #guiltyconscience #paranoia #pursuit #runningaway #shame #wicked

A quotation from The Bible

The wicked flee when no man pursueth ….
 
[נָ֣סוּ וְאֵין־רֹדֵ֣ף רָשָׁ֑ע]

The Bible (The Old Testament) (14th - 2nd C BC) Judeo-Christian sacred scripture [Tanakh, Hebrew Bible], incl. the Apocrypha (Deuterocanonicals)
Book 20. Proverbs 28: 1 (Prov 28:1) [KJV (1611)]

More about (and translations of) this quote: wist.info/bible-ot/82769/

#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #thebible #bible #oldtestament #proverbs #chase #evil #fear #flight #guilt #guiltyconscience #paranoia #pursuit #runningaway #shame #wicked

A quotation from The Bible

The wicked flee when no man pursueth ….
 
[נָ֣סוּ וְאֵין־רֹדֵ֣ף רָשָׁ֑ע]

The Bible (The Old Testament) (14th - 2nd C BC) Judeo-Christian sacred scripture [Tanakh, Hebrew Bible], incl. the Apocrypha (Deuterocanonicals)
Book 20. Proverbs 28: 1 (Prov 28:1) [KJV (1611)]

More about (and translations of) this quote: wist.info/bible-ot/82769/

#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #thebible #bible #oldtestament #proverbs #chase #evil #fear #flight #guilt #guiltyconscience #paranoia #pursuit #runningaway #shame #wicked

A quotation from The Bible

The wicked flee when no man pursueth ….
 
[נָ֣סוּ וְאֵין־רֹדֵ֣ף רָשָׁ֑ע]

The Bible (The Old Testament) (14th - 2nd C BC) Judeo-Christian sacred scripture [Tanakh, Hebrew Bible], incl. the Apocrypha (Deuterocanonicals)
Book 20. Proverbs 28: 1 (Prov 28:1) [KJV (1611)]

More about (and translations of) this quote: wist.info/bible-ot/82769/

#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #thebible #bible #oldtestament #proverbs #chase #evil #fear #flight #guilt #guiltyconscience #paranoia #pursuit #runningaway #shame #wicked

A quotation from The Bible

To answer before listening —
This is foolish and disgraceful.
 
[מֵשִׁ֣יב דָּ֭בָר בְּטֶ֣רֶם יִשְׁמָ֑ע אִוֶּ֥לֶת הִיא־ל֝֗וֹ וּכְלִמָּֽה׃]

The Bible (The Old Testament) (14th - 2nd C BC) Judeo-Christian sacred scripture [Tanakh, Hebrew Bible], incl. the Apocrypha (Deuterocanonicals)
Book 20. Proverbs 18:13 (Prov 18:13) [RJPS (2023 ed.)]

More about (and translations of) this quote: wist.info/bible-ot/82765/

#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #bible #oldtestament #proverbs #activelistening #answering #conversation #dialog #discussion #engagement #listening #reply #responding #response #retorting #selfabsorption #selfcentered #speaking

A quotation from The Bible

To answer before listening —
This is foolish and disgraceful.
 
[מֵשִׁ֣יב דָּ֭בָר בְּטֶ֣רֶם יִשְׁמָ֑ע אִוֶּ֥לֶת הִיא־ל֝֗וֹ וּכְלִמָּֽה׃]

The Bible (The Old Testament) (14th - 2nd C BC) Judeo-Christian sacred scripture [Tanakh, Hebrew Bible], incl. the Apocrypha (Deuterocanonicals)
Book 20. Proverbs 18:13 (Prov 18:13) [RJPS (2023 ed.)]

More about (and translations of) this quote: wist.info/bible-ot/82765/

#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #bible #oldtestament #proverbs #activelistening #answering #conversation #dialog #discussion #engagement #listening #reply #responding #response #retorting #selfabsorption #selfcentered #speaking

A quotation from The Bible

To answer before listening —
This is foolish and disgraceful.
 
[מֵשִׁ֣יב דָּ֭בָר בְּטֶ֣רֶם יִשְׁמָ֑ע אִוֶּ֥לֶת הִיא־ל֝֗וֹ וּכְלִמָּֽה׃]

The Bible (The Old Testament) (14th - 2nd C BC) Judeo-Christian sacred scripture [Tanakh, Hebrew Bible], incl. the Apocrypha (Deuterocanonicals)
Book 20. Proverbs 18:13 (Prov 18:13) [RJPS (2023 ed.)]

More about (and translations of) this quote: wist.info/bible-ot/82765/

#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #bible #oldtestament #proverbs #activelistening #answering #conversation #dialog #discussion #engagement #listening #reply #responding #response #retorting #selfabsorption #selfcentered #speaking

A quotation from The Bible

To answer before listening —
This is foolish and disgraceful.
 
[מֵשִׁ֣יב דָּ֭בָר בְּטֶ֣רֶם יִשְׁמָ֑ע אִוֶּ֥לֶת הִיא־ל֝֗וֹ וּכְלִמָּֽה׃]

The Bible (The Old Testament) (14th - 2nd C BC) Judeo-Christian sacred scripture [Tanakh, Hebrew Bible], incl. the Apocrypha (Deuterocanonicals)
Book 20. Proverbs 18:13 (Prov 18:13) [RJPS (2023 ed.)]

More about (and translations of) this quote: wist.info/bible-ot/82765/

#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #bible #oldtestament #proverbs #activelistening #answering #conversation #dialog #discussion #engagement #listening #reply #responding #response #retorting #selfabsorption #selfcentered #speaking

Hey, on est lundi, et qui dit lundi dit Notes Hebdomadaires !

Ça cause encore des livres et séries et jeux que j'ai vu et quelques trucs sympas en dev' aussi.

https://blogz.zaclys.com/irisdessine/notes-hebdomadaires-semaine-du-16-mars-2026

#Bones #AnneauMonde #game #css #proverbs #VieMaVieDeDev #478Method #478App #OpenSource