Truth, Lies, and the Peace You Have to Plan For - Proverbs 12:19-20 | April 6, 2026

Welcome to One Single Story, Season 5, with Pastor Stephen Mizell and Pastor Jay Rivenbark are joined by Pastor Alyssa Bream. Each weekday we draw a brief lesson from the One Year Bible, and today we are in Proverbs 12:19-20: "Truthful words stand the test of time, but lies are soon exposed. Deceit fills hearts that are plotting evil. Joy fills hearts that are planning peace."

In this episode, the team explores why truth endures while lies collapse under their own weight, the surprising idea that peace must be intentionally planned rather than simply hoped for, and what drives people toward deceit in the first place, from insecurity and pride to fear of consequences and the desire for control. The conversation also tackles the difference between truth as mere accuracy and truth as covenant language, and how speaking honestly in love builds the kind of trust that makes peace possible.

Key Quote: "If you can't admit you were wrong, I am going to struggle to trust you."

One Single Story is a weekday devotional podcast from Open Door Church in Edenton, North Carolina. Find episodes and resources at onesinglestory.com. Subscribe, share with a friend, and join us tomorrow for more from the book of Proverbs.

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