We started reading through the book of Proverbs on October 1st, and now here we are at Proverbs 31!  Every few months, it's great to read through the book again, letting the words of wisdom sink into your soul.

You may have heard the phrase "a Proverbs 31 woman".  From verse 10 to 31, this incredible woman is described.  She's busy!  Strong arms, creative, a great manager.  I've done Bible studies on this Proverb, read books about this woman.  For a while, I tried to be like her, but I got exhausted.  When I think of the Proverbs 31 woman, I think of all of us.  I think this is a description of the church, of how we should all be busy doing our assignements down here on earth, whatever it is that God has called us to do.  We shouldn't be idle or self-absorbed.  We should be involved, proactive, reaching out, taking care of our families and taking care of our Father's businiess.  Those are my thoughts---what about you?  Feel free below to leave your comments about this much discussed, much loved Proverb.

Verse 30 is powerful.

blessings, Lisa

October is "Pastor Appreciation Month" and with just a few days left in the month, if you haven't taken the opportunity to express your gratitude to your pastor, make sure you do that! We came across this article (about 10 years old, but still relevant) on some simple ways you can show appreciation to your pastor.

Hope you're having a great Sunday (if you're reading this on Sunday:)  My family is in Indianapolis for a few days, enjoying some cool, sunshiny days.  Now that our pledge drive is over, all of us are just having a "thank you" weekend, thanking God for His favor and presence during the past few days of our fall pledge drive.  It felt like a revival at the K-LOVE studios.  There was so much prayer, many heartfelt conversations in the hallways, and a lot of deep reflection.  In the midst of the drive, K-LOVE lost a dear employee and friend.  Keith Whipple left earth to run into the arms of Jesus.  Instead of a funeral, he wanted a celebration party, which he had yesterday, with many of his friends gathering to celebrate his life.  My favorite memory of Keith was when we had a K-LOVE land-lover cruise for all the employees who didn't go on the K-LOVE cruise a few years ago.  I remember him in a Hawaiin shirt, holding my son Jon David for a picture, with the biggest smile on his face.  That memory stays with me the most.  He was Eric's boss here at K-LOVE when Eric first got here, so Eric really knew him well.  We're happy for Keith, that he's in heaven.  And we ask that you pray for his family because they are hurting.  (I just found the picture of Keith and Jon David--see below.)

Even though I'm not posting the Proverbs for a few days, keep reading one a day for each day in October, and I will, too.  I like the idea of us growing together.  We visited a church here in Indy today, and it was a wonderful worship time and a wonderful sermon.  We sure hope you have a church you get to go to regularly.  It makes all the difference when it comes to spiritual growth.

Okay, we're going to go enjoy the rest of our day, and a few days off.  Talk to you again on Wednesday.  Call Eric Monday or Tuesday morning and tell him about your weekend, or whatever:)  800-900-1300.  AND ENJOY ALL THE PLEDGE-DRIVE-LESS MUSIC!!!  :)

blessings and k-love, Lisa 

From January 2008, Jon David Williams and Keith Whipple

hey friends:)  it's the last day of pledge drive and it's just crazy!!  i have a second while a song is playing just to say...

keep reading the Proverbs, even if i don't post them here!!

last night, i turned out the light and realized:  i didn't post a Proverb on the blog!

and then i realized:  i didn't read a Proverb today!  so i turned back on the light and drank in Proverbs 22--so powerful, so true and so wonderful to think about as my pledge-drive-fatiged brain tried to turn off 800-525-5683:)))

so, i'm pressed for time this morning...time to go back on the air even right now.

so grab you a Bible and read Proverbs 23 before this October 23 is done...

and keep listening today to see if we hit 100%.

God is moving.

love in Christ,

Lis

During Pledge Drive this morning, I read some quotes from John C. Maxwell's book Encouragement Changes Everything.  Here they are...

God’s love for us gives us the reason to encourage others.  God’s love in us gives us the ability to encourage others.  God’s love through us gives us the way to encourage others.  -John C. Maxwell

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There are three kinds of people in the world today.  There are "well-poisoners," who discourage you and stomp on your creativity and tell you what you can't do.  There are "lawn-mowers," people who are well-intentioned but self-absorbed; they tend to their own needs, mow their own lawns, and never leave their yards to help another person.  Finally, there are "life-enhancers," people who reach out to enrich the lives of others, to lift them up and inspire them.  We need to be life-enhancers, and we need to surround ourselves with life-enhancers.  -Walt Disney

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Thank you to our friend Jeannie for sending us the book with these quotes.  It's a great little book, especially encouraging to us during this pledge drive.

 

Hey:)  Thanks for stopping by the K-LOVE Morning Show blog.  It's already late in the day and I'm just now posting today's Proverb (for those of us who are reading through the book of Proverbs in the month of October).  Why the delay?  Pledge Drive brain.  :)  I was driving to get my boys' haircut and realized:  no Proverb today.  So as I get ready to get ready for bed, I just wanted to take a minute to...

Thank you for reading through the Proverbs with us.

Thank you for listening during Pledge Drive week.

Thank you for praying, if you would, for our staff as we continue the Pledge Drive for the rest of this week. 

It's been very precious for us to see how many people have gotten in touch to support the station.  K-LOVE only exists because of God's people responding to Him and taking care of the financial needs of all that happens at K-LOVE.

So here's today's Proverb, while it's barely still today:)  blessings, Lis

Proverbs 20 (Contemporary English Version)

  ¹It isn't smart to get drunk!

   Drinking makes a fool of you

   and leads to fights.

    ²An angry ruler

   is like a roaring lion--

   make either one angry,

   and you are dead.

    ³It makes you look good

   when you avoid a fight--

   only fools love to quarrel.

    ⁴If you are too lazy to plow,

   don't expect a harvest.

    ⁵Someone's thoughts may be

   as deep as the ocean,

   but if you are smart,

   you will discover them.

    ⁶There are many who say,

   "You can trust me!"

   But can they be trusted?

    ⁷Good people live right,

   and God blesses the children

   who follow their example.

    ⁸When rulers decide cases,

   they weigh the evidence.

    ⁹Can any of us really say,

   "My thoughts are pure,

   and my sins are gone"?

    ¹⁰Two things the LORD hates

   are dishonest scales

   and dishonest measures.

    ¹¹The good or bad

   that children do

   shows what they are like.

    ¹²Hearing and seeing

   are gifts from the LORD.

    ¹³If you sleep all the time,

   you will starve;

   if you get up and work,

   you will have enough food.

    ¹⁴Everyone likes to brag

   about getting a bargain.

    ¹⁵Sensible words are better

   than gold or jewels.

    ¹⁶You deserve to lose your coat

   if you loan it to someone

   to guarantee payment

   for the debt of a stranger.

    ¹⁷The food you get by cheating

   may taste delicious,

   but it turns to gravel.

    ¹⁸Be sure you have sound advice

   before making plans

   or starting a war.

    ¹⁹Stay away from gossips--

   they tell everything.

    ²⁰Children who curse their parents

   will go to the land of darkness

   long before their time.

    ²¹Getting rich quick may turn out to be a curse.

    ²²Don't try to get even.

   Trust the LORD,

   and he will help you.

    ²³The LORD hates dishonest scales

   and dishonest weights.

   So don't cheat!

    ²⁴How can we know

   what will happen to us

   when the LORD alone decides?

    ²⁵Don't fall into the trap

   of making promises to God

   before you think!

    ²⁶A wise ruler severely punishes

   every criminal.

    ²⁷Our inner thoughts are a lamp

   from the LORD,

   and they search our hearts.

    ²⁸Rulers are protected

   by God's mercy and loyalty,

   but  they must be merciful for their kingdoms to last.

    ²⁹Young people take pride

   in their strength,

   but the gray hairs of wisdom

   are even more beautiful.

    ³⁰A severe beating can knock all

   of the evil out of you!

 

blessings, Lis

Proverbs 19 (New International Version)

Proverbs 17 (NKJ)

 ¹ Better a dry crust with peace and quiet
       than a house full of feasting, with strife.

 ² A wise servant will rule over a disgraceful son,
       and will share the inheritance as one of the brothers.

 ³ The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold,
       but the LORD tests the heart.

 ⁴ A wicked man listens to evil lips;
       a liar pays attention to a malicious tongue.

 ⁵ He who mocks the poor shows contempt for their Maker;
       whoever gloats over disaster will not go unpunished.

 ⁶ Children's children are a crown to the aged,
       and parents are the pride of their children.

 ⁷ Arrogant lips are unsuited to a fool—
       how much worse lying lips to a ruler!

 ⁸ A bribe is a charm to the one who gives it;
       wherever he turns, he succeeds.

 ⁹ He who covers over an offense promotes love,
       but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.

 ¹⁰ A rebuke impresses a man of discernment
       more than a hundred lashes a fool.

 ¹¹ An evil man is bent only on rebellion;
       a merciless official will be sent against him.

 ¹² Better to meet a bear robbed of her cubs
       than a fool in his folly.

 ¹³ If a man pays back evil for good,
       evil will never leave his house.

 ¹⁴ Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam;
       so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out.

 ¹⁵ Acquitting the guilty and condemning the innocent—
       the LORD detests them both.

 ¹⁶ Of what use is money in the hand of a fool,
       since he has no desire to get wisdom?

 ¹⁷ A friend loves at all times,
       and a brother is born for adversity.

 ¹⁸ A man lacking in judgment strikes hands in pledge
       and puts up security for his neighbor.

 ¹⁹ He who loves a quarrel loves sin;
       he who builds a high gate invites destruction.

 ²⁰ A man of perverse heart does not prosper;
       he whose tongue is deceitful falls into trouble.

 ²¹ To have a fool for a son brings grief;
       there is no joy for the father of a fool.

 ²² A cheerful heart is good medicine,
       but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.

 ²³ A wicked man accepts a bribe in secret
       to pervert the course of justice.

 ²⁴ A discerning man keeps wisdom in view,
       but a fool's eyes wander to the ends of the earth.

 ²⁵ A foolish son brings grief to his father
       and bitterness to the one who bore him.

 ²⁶ It is not good to punish an innocent man,
       or to flog officials for their integrity.

 ²⁷ A man of knowledge uses words with restraint,
       and a man of understanding is even-tempered.

 ²⁸ Even a fool is thought wise if he keeps silent,
       and discerning if he holds his tongue.