Articles and vlogs by our pastors and ZTeam members.

June 9, 2023

Proverbs – Its Rhetorical Devices, WORDPLAY, Part Two by Loretta Huggins

"Again, in Proverbs 26:17, wordplay uses the image of grabbing a stray dog by the ears to describe the foolishness of getting involved in matters that don’t concern you. One real-life example of this proverb can be seen in workplace conflicts."
June 1, 2023

Proverbs – Its Rhetorical Devices, Wordplay, Part One by Loretta Huggins

"Wordplay is another rhetorical device used in the Book of Proverbs. What is wordplay? It is the clever and witty use of words and meanings, which involves other literary devices and techniques..."
May 25, 2023

Proverbs – Its Rhetorical Devices, Metaphors by Loretta Huggins

"The phrase “A word fitly spoken…” is significantly important in communication and interpersonal relationships. It implies that the way we communicate, including the words we choose, the tone we use, and the timing of our communication, can profoundly impact our interactions with others."
May 12, 2023

Proverbs – Its Rhetorical Devices, Metaphors by Loretta Huggins

"We can always find excuses not to take action; especially when our past efforts were futile. Past disappointments have a way of paralyzing us, and before we know it, we are saying words similar to the slacker in Proverb 22:23."