Welcome back to Build Your Bible Habit, where you can listen to a chapter of Proverbs to grow in wisdom and knowledge. One of the most popular passages from Proverbs 3 is found in verses 5-6:

"Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths." (Proverbs 3:5-6)

It's one thing to know this passage. It's a lot harder to live it. As you're listening to Proverbs 3, carefully consider each verse and ask yourself this question: "Do I live by this, or just listen to it?"

Bible application can be summed up in two words: live it.

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What Do I Have to Lose?--Devotional by Janice Wolfe

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It is May 2025 and I am in a sling, recovering from rotator cuff repair surgery. This episode was recorded two days post-op, so my voice may be a little slurred at times as I tried to speak into a microphone while under the influence of strong pain medications!

Why didn't I record before surgery? Because I was in conference season, which is the same as saying that I was living in airplanes and sleeping in hotels. But I wanted to provide an episode that would share some lessons that I have learned and continue to learn every time I face a new challenge--medical or otherwise.

Are you going through a medical challenge? This episode is for you. Are you going through some other challenge? This episode will still be helpful. Things may be tough now, but you've been through tough things before and experienced the blessing of God turning trials into blessings.

"Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit." (Ecclesiastes 7:8)

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What Do I Have to Lose?--Devotional by Janice Wolfe

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Welcome back to Build Your Bible Habit, where you can listen to a chapter of Proverbs and learn practical truths for daily living. Proverbs 24 is a collection of application treasures. The practicality of Proverbs makes it possible for us to understand what we're learning. When we understand it, we can apply it.

Make a commitment to read a chapter of Proverbs daily for the next 90 days without missing a day. Pay extra attention to verses that are relevant to your circumstances, and ask God to help you to grow in your ability to handle matters wisely.

"If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small." (Proverbs 24:10)

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Apply: Living What We Learn--31-Day Devotional by Francie Taylor

NEW! Herbs for the Heart: A Study of James by Kathy Ashley

NEW! From Overwhelmed to Overcomer by Natalie Raynes Blanton

What Do I Have to Lose?--Devotional by Janice Wolfe

Ponder the Path: A 31-Day Devotional by Francie Taylor

Rough Patches: Temporary Marital Tensions by Francie Taylor

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Welcome back to Build Your Bible Habit! Proverbs chapter 13 is a study of contrasts: "live like this, not like that." The practicality of these verses will sharpen and equip you to walk in greater wisdom.

Here's an example:

"Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard." (Proverbs 13:15)

When we know what is right, but we choose to do the wrong thing anyway, Proverbs 13:15 clearly warns us that our way will be "hard." It's not easy to live biblically, but the alternative is harder. We do get to choose.

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Apply: Living What We Learn--31-Day Devotional by Francie Taylor

NEW! Herbs for the Heart: A Study of James by Kathy Ashley

NEW! From Overwhelmed to Overcomer by Natalie Raynes Blanton

What Do I Have to Lose?--Devotional by Janice Wolfe

Ponder the Path: A 31-Day Devotional by Francie Taylor

Rough Patches: Temporary Marital Tensions by Francie Taylor

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There is a word for relationships that are stuck in a zone of alienation. That word is “estranged.” There are many reasons for people to distance themselves, but there are times when you may not even know what led to the separation.

Sometimes we may know why a relationship has been damaged, but not always. There are those times when you can’t think of anything you've done and God hasn’t brought anything to mind, and yet you are dealing with the pain of a loved one who has cut off communication without explanation. Whether it’s a family member or a friend, the result is the same: there is pain.

It’s puzzling to go through estrangement, but we don’t want to do or say anything to make it worse. This episode covers four things to remember when someone we love won’t speak to us.

Apply: Living What We Learn--31-Day Devotional by Francie Taylor

NEW! Herbs for the Heart: A Study of James by Kathy Ashley

NEW! From Overwhelmed to Overcomer by Natalie Raynes Blanton

What Do I Have to Lose?--Devotional by Janice Wolfe

Ponder the Path: A 31-Day Devotional by Francie Taylor

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Welcome to Build Your Bible Habit, where you can listen to a chapter of Proverbs in five minutes or less! Developing a daily Bible reading habit is a "gift that keeps on giving." As you spend time in the Word, your relationship with God deepens and your ability to handle matters wisely increases.

Proverbs 29:23 is a great reminder verse for the day, cautioning us about the temptation to think too highly of ourselves:

"A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit."

Being conceited comes naturally. Humility is a spiritual quality that takes practice.

Apply: Living What We Learn--31-Day Devotional by Francie Taylor

NEW! Herbs for the Heart: A Study of James by Kathy Ashley

NEW! From Overwhelmed to Overcomer by Natalie Raynes Blanton

What Do I Have to Lose?--Devotional by Janice Wolfe

Ponder the Path: A 31-Day Devotional by Francie Taylor

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Welcome to Teachback Tuesday, where we play the most popular episodes from previous seasons. This week's episode, "Don't Correct a Scorner," prompted emails, messages, and thousands of downloads. We are not the first people to have loved ones who are rejecting God, disregarding biblical living, and engaging in behaviors that cause a loss of sleep for those who love them.

If you have a scorner in your life, this episode is for you. When it comes correcting a scorner, the Bible says "reprove not." That's Bible for "Don't."

Apply: Living What We Learn--31-Day Devotional by Francie Taylor

NEW! Herbs for the Heart: A Study of James by Kathy Ashley

NEW! From Overwhelmed to Overcomer by Natalie Raynes Blanton

What Do I Have to Lose?--Devotional by Janice Wolfe

Elegant Olive Petal Snap Flap Bible--Great for travel!

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Ponder the Path: A 31-Day Devotional by Francie Taylor

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Welcome back to Build Your Bible Habit, where you can listen to a Proverbs chapter in under five minutes! Proverbs 16 is loaded with life application principles that guide us into handling matters wisely.

God's Word teaches us not only how to live, but even how to speak. Words have power, and when we employ them like power tools--with care--we arrive at better outcomes in our interactions with others. Here's a great verse example:

"The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips." (Proverbs 16:23)

Notice that this verse says "the heart of the wise teacheth his mouth." When wisdom is in our hearts, it shows in our speech. Wise people speak with godly sensitivity.

Apply: Living What We Learn--31-Day Devotional by Francie Taylor

NEW! Herbs for the Heart: A Study of James by Kathy Ashley

Fret Not: Peace of Mind in Perilous Times by Tim Zacharias

What Do I Have to Lose?--Devotional by Janice Wolfe

Elegant Olive Petal Snap Flap Bible--Great for travel!

The "Be Like Jesus is Better Than You Do You" T-Shirt

Ponder the Path: A 31-Day Devotional by Francie Taylor

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