In part two of Proverbs – Friendship, we learn about the final two attributes of friendship: candor and counsel. 1. Candor is truth telling. Are you willing to speak truth in love to a friend especially when it is hard? Are you open to receiving truth in love? 2. Counsel is described in Proverbs 27:9 as perfume and incense... sweet and pleasant. Words, true and meaningful words that convince you that are known and loved. Do you have friends that make you better at what matters most?

In part one of Proverbs – Friendship we learn about the: 1. Importance of good friends. 2. Four attributes of friendship: constancy, carefulness, candor and counsel. Constancy – Are you making your self available to your friends? What does your availability say about your friendship? Carefulness – Who do you go to when you are in deep pain? Are you the kind of person your friends can go to in deep pain?

In Proverbs 5-7, King Solomon warns his sons against sexual immorality. Pastor Nate examines key passages that address the danger, deception and defense when we encounter sexual temptation. If we have crossed the boundaries established by God, He offers us unconditional love, forgiveness and restoration through Jesus Christ.

In Proverbs 5-7, King Solomon warns his sons against sexual immorality. Pastor Nate examines key passages that address the danger, deception and defense when we encounter sexual temptation. If we have crossed the boundaries established by God, He offers us unconditional love, forgiveness and restoration through Jesus Christ.

Proverbs has much to say about work and laziness. Pastor Nate provides a portrait of the "sluggard" based on six characteristics found in Proverbs. Conversely, we learn that God gives us the power to overcome laziness. He cares even more that we don't neglect our spiritual diligence.

Proverbs has much to say about work and laziness. Pastor Nate provides a portrait of the "sluggard" based on six characteristics found in Proverbs. Conversely, we learn that God gives us the power to overcome laziness. He cares even more that we don't neglect our spiritual diligence.

God helps us to navigate decisions by giving us "buoys" or markers that enable us to make wise decisions and to avoid the wrong path (Proverbs 3:5-6). Five reliable "buoys" are the: 1. foundation of God's revealed will; 2. counsel of the Holy Spirit; 3. tutor of past experience; 4. clarity of time; and, 5. honesty of community.

God helps us to navigate decisions by giving us "buoys" or markers that enable us to make wise decisions and to avoid the wrong path (Proverbs 3:5-6). Five reliable "buoys" are the: 1. foundation of God's revealed will; 2. counsel of the Holy Spirit; 3. tutor of past experience; 4. clarity of time; and, 5. honesty of community.

Proverbs 18:21 tells us "the tongue can bring death or life." How do we use our tongue to bring life? Resolve to do four things: 1. Speak less and listen more; 2. Promote unity, not gossip; 3. Speak truth, not lies; and 4. Encourage, rather than criticize. Words of life originate from a changed heart. The promise of the Gospel is that God will transform us from the inside out. He empowers us to change through the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Proverbs 18:21 tells us "the tongue can bring death or life." How do we use our tongue to bring life? Resolve to do four things: 1. Speak less and listen more; 2. Promote unity, not gossip; 3. Speak truth, not lies; and 4. Encourage, rather than criticize. Words of life originate from a changed heart. The promise of the Gospel is that God will transform us from the inside out. He empowers us to change through the gift of the Holy Spirit.