Food for Thought
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Proverbs to Chew On And Feed Your Soul:
Thanksgiving is just what it says - a time for giving thanks.
To get you in the mood, below you will find some proverbial food for thought. You will also get a chance to tell me what you think of certain Proverbs. Participation and thought are required. Don't forget to sign my guestbook at the bottom of this page, too.
Pictured on the can is Proverbs 3:6 "Always let him lead you, and he will clear the road for you to follow."
(Image found thru a Creative Commons Search on Flickr user furtwangl.
Proverbs to Chew On:
("Midday Rest" from Allposters.com)
(The 4 quotes below are from the book of Proverbs in the Good News Bible. Chapter and verse follow the quote.)
Unused fields could yield plenty of food for the poor, but unjust men keep them from being farmed. 13:23
Go ahead and be lazy; sleep on but you will go hungry. 19:15
Some people are too lazy to put food in their own mouths. 19:24
A farmer too lazy to plow his fields at the right time will have nothing to harvest. 20:4
Drunkards and gluttons will be reduced to poverty. If all you do is eat and sleep, you will soon be wearing rags. 23:21
Food For Talk:
Also, you might like to check out my page Little Known Facts and Trivia About Thanksgiving to find some interesting tidbits to discuss at dinner!
Food for Talk (Recipes for Living Series)
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These Recipes for Living will give your family something to chew on!
You Choose Your Meaning
Proverbs 15:17--what does it mean to you?
Are Family and Relationships important to you?
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Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith. (King James Bible)
Which of the following translations of this proverb do you prefer? There is no right or wrong answer!
Fetching blurbs now... please stand byBetter a bread crust shared in love than a slab of prime rib served in hate. The Message
wordstock says:
I guess it's what you identify with. I will take the bread crust.
Posted November 24, 2011
Better to eat vegetables with people you love thatn to eat the finest meat where there is hate. Good News Bible
Suzanne says:
I like the Good News version of this one
Posted November 22, 2009
When you have only two pennies left in the world, buy a loaf of bread with one, and a lily with the other.
What are your thoughts about this Chinese proverb?
Here is a chance for you to share how this proverb feeds your soul!
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scar4
Nov 18, 2010 @ 9:34 pm | delete
- A man should attach the same importance to both material and spiritual dimensions. Enjoy the delicious food but don't forget the dignity of human being!
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lebuda
Nov 4, 2010 @ 4:33 am | delete
- It confirmed what God had been talking to me about and I must say very much convicting most of my wife needed to hear that packaged the way u did. I think the part that said...will be dressed in rags got to her the most *phew*
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kimmanleyort
Nov 24, 2009 @ 10:11 am | delete
- Both feed your soul - food and beauty - can't live without either.
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kimmanleyort
Nov 24, 2009 @ 10:11 am | delete
- Both feed your soul - food and beauty - can't live without either.
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A Giving Proverb:
Plus a Vintage Thanksgiving Poem by Marian Douglas
The one who blesses others is abundantly blessed; those who help others are helped. Proverbs 11:25 (The Message)
(You can buy this image on a card by when you visit my Zazzle shop by clicking here; or you can click the image above to go straight to the card.)
A Good Thanksgiving
(a poem by Marian Douglas)
Said Old Gentleman Gay, "On a Thanksgiving Day,
If you want a good time, then give something away."
So he sent a fat turkey to Shoemaker Price,
And the shoemaker said, "What a big bird! how nice!
And since a good dinner's before me, I ought
To give poor Widow Lee the small chicken I bought."
"This fine chicken, oh, see!" said the pleased Widow Lee,
"And the kindness that sent it, how precious to me!
I would like to make some one as happy as I-
I'll give Washerwoman Biddy my big pumpkin pie."
"And oh, sure," Biddy said, "'tis the queen of all pies
Just to look at its yellow face gladdens my eyes......
(To read the rest of this charming Thanksgiving poem by Marian Douglas, go here. That is where I found the image, as well.)
Food for the thoughtful kitchen:
Milk and Honey Cooking School
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You work hard for your living!
Proverbs 12:11--how would you interpret it?
He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding. (King James Version).
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Choose your interpretation:
Fetching blurbs now... please stand byThe one who stays on the job has food on the table; the witless chase whims and fancies. 12:11 (The Message)
A hard-working farmer has plenty to eat, but it is stupid to waste time on useless projects. (Good News Bible)
suzanne says:
useless, useless all is useless like chasing the wind
Posted November 22, 2009
Make Hay? What can that mean?
Proverbs 10:5--translation?
"The Harvest" is from Allposters.com
He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame. (King James Version)
Participation required! Which proverb translation makes the most sense to you?
Fetching blurbs now... please stand byMake hay while the sun shines---that's smart; go fishing during harvest---that's stupid. The Message
kimmanleyort says:
Why did you put all that work in if you weren't going to harvest?
Posted November 24, 2009
A sensible man gathers the crops when they are ready; it is a disgrace to sleep through the time of harvest. Good News Bible
What you need to know about the food served here:
It inspires thought!
Proverbs are "memorable capsules of wisdom". They can be found the world over in all cultures; in music; in folklore.The inspiration for this lens is the book of Proverbs in the Good News Bible and The Message.
I knew I was on the right track with this lens when I made pancakes this morning. I saw an image of my old Squidoo Avatar-it used to be a red wagon! Here is the photo of this "miraculous" confirmation! Can you see the little red wagon?
(Image created at GlassGiant.com )
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Topics for your Thanksgiving Table:
Food for Everyone Foundation
The Food For Everyone Foundation's mission is to teach and assist families everywhere to grow successful and sustainable vegetable gardens, and really enjoy the experience.
Please be thoughtful and sign my Guest Book:
"Smiling faces make you happy and good news makes you feel better." Proverbs 15:30
I hope you will have a smiling face after you read this lens. Please say hi and leave some good news.
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Tipi
Nov 26, 2011 @ 11:27 am | delete
- This is inspiring, and I featured it on Cast Your Bread - Poems - Seed Time and Harvest. Thank you for sharing and making me stop and think. You given me several points to mediate on today. Blessed!
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wordstock
Nov 24, 2011 @ 10:53 am | delete
- Thanksgiving blessing for a much needed message.
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CreativeArtist Dec 1, 2009 @ 6:10 pm | delete
- "Smiling faces make you happy and good news makes you feel better. Proverbs 15:30" is my favorite. Thanks for spreading good news. : )
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KimGiancaterino Nov 26, 2009 @ 3:42 pm | delete
- Happy Thanksgiving... and Blessings for a wonderful lens.
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Mickie_G Nov 27, 2009 @ 9:46 am | delete
- Thanks, Kim! You are a blessing to Squidoo!
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