Category Archives: Proverbs

Anxiety Like a Lead Zeppelin

Posted on May 1, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Anxiety in a person’s heart weighs it down, but a good word cheers it up. (Proverbs 12:25 CSB) As a pastor and a hospital chaplain, anxiety often overcomes me with a double-dose: Sunday followed by Monday. I can find myself … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Peter, Devotion, Philippians, Proverbs | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Savior We Need (2)

Posted on March 31, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

During his earthly life, [Jesus] offered prayers and appeals with loud cries and tears to the one who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverence. Although he was the Son, he learned obedience … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotion, Proverbs, Psalms, Romans | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

A Blessing? (or Cautiously Optimistic)

Posted on March 28, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

The crucible is for silver, and the furnace is for gold, and a man is tested by his praise. (Proverbs 27:21 ESV) This one hit me hard the other evening. The NLT translates it: Fire tests the purity of silver … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotion, Proverbs | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

What Does God Hate?

Posted on June 19, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Wednesday Night Bible Study before Prayer at NCPC. June 14, 2017 “7 Things God Hates” Proverbs 6:16-19

Posted in Bible Study, Proverbs | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

The Fear of the Lord, part 2

Posted on August 11, 2013 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

sermon, “The Fear of the Lord: The Heart of Holiness,” August 11, 2013. Sermon text: Proverbs 3:5-8 In Newbern: “The Fear of the Lord: The Heart of Holiness,” Feb. 16, 2014 Sermon text: Proverbs 3:5-8

Posted in Newbern sermon, Proverbs, Series: You Asked!, Sermon | Tagged , | Leave a comment

The Fear of the Lord, part 1

Posted on August 4, 2013 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Audio from the sermon, “The Fear of the Lord: The Reality of Life,” August 4, 2013. Sermon Texts: Proverbs 1:7; 9:10; Ecclesiastes 11:9; 12:1, 13-14 Sermon outline In Newbern: Audio of the sermon: “The Fear of the Lord: the Reality … Continue reading →

Posted in Newbern sermon, Proverbs, Series: You Asked!, Sermon | Tagged , | Leave a comment