Category Archives: Proverbs and Quotations

Daily Bible Nugget #914, Proverbs 28:26

Posted on February 5, 2025 by Jerry

The Nugget: Pro 28:26 He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered. (KJV) Pro 28:26 Whoever trusts in his own mind is a fool, but he who walks in … Continue reading →

Daily Bible Nugget #912, Proverbs 28:27

Posted on February 2, 2025 by Jerry

The Nugget: Pro 28:27 He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse. (KJV) Pro 28:27 He that gives to the poor shall not be in want: but … Continue reading →

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Daily Bible Nugget #897, 1 Corinthians 15:33

Posted on January 4, 2025 by Jerry

The Nugget: 1Co 15:33 Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners. (KJV) 1Co 15:33 Do not be fooled. “Bad companions ruin good character.” (GNB, Good News Bible) 1Co 15:33 Don’t let anyone deceive you. Associating with bad people … Continue reading →

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Earth Day

Posted on April 22, 2024 by Jerry

4-22-24 Earth Day Proverbs and Quotations: “Striving to better, oft we mar what’s well.” Shakespeare, King Lear I.iv. My Comment: Today is marked on my calendar as “Earth Day.” I remember posting an appropriate proverb or quotation many years … Continue reading →

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How Not to Teach a Class

Posted on March 5, 2024 by Jerry

Proverbs and Quotations: “If you think education is expensive, try ignorance.” Derek Bok My Comment: I received a book as part of my subscription to ASCD (Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development) that immediately grabbed my attention. The book, … Continue reading →

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Daily Bible Nugget #816, 1 Peter 2:15

Posted on January 3, 2024 by Jerry

The Nugget: 1 Peter 2:15 For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men: (KJV) 1Pe 2:15 God wants you to silence the ignorance of foolish people by … Continue reading →

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Light Enough to See

Posted on May 15, 2023 by Jerry

A student editor or contributor wrote the following piece published in the school newspaper, The Cass Technician, Volume 51, no. 4, page two, December 12, 1972: BLESSED BE THE ATHEIST by Sullecram It is bewildering that a vast majority of … Continue reading →

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Help in reading old books

Posted on January 6, 2022 by Jerry

The Nugget: Jos 1:8 This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou … Continue reading →

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Daily Bible Nugget #559, Romans 12:9

Posted on February 14, 2020 by Jerry

The Nugget: Rom 12:9 Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. (KJV) Rom 12:9 Be sincere in your love for others. Hate everything that is evil and hold tight to everything … Continue reading →

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The surest weapon against bad ideas

Posted on January 6, 2020 by Jerry

Proverbs and Quotations “The only sure weapon against bad ideas is BETTER IDEAS.” A. Whitney Griswold My Comment: One source of the best ideas is the Bible. You can find good ideas in many well-written books. In my teaching career … Continue reading →

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