Do you like to antique shop? Ever wonder at what point a piece of furniture is considered an antique? It must be at least 100 years old! Which means that wardrobe or dining table must be well-constructed and well-cared for it to last that long. An owner of something that valuable really isn’t the owner because the furniture will last longer than them.
Daily Word: Do We Need to Clean our “Kingdoms?” Proverbs 20:26
Did you know you rule a “kingdom?” Your kingdom may be your family, your business, classroom, or even your vehicle when you drive to work or run errands. Whatever or wherever you “govern” or have authority, that is your mini kingdom. Including our own minds.
Daily Word: It’s Not Rocket Science, but it is Brilliant! Proverbs 19:16
Our Heavenly Father’s commandments are simple, straight forward, really, but it’s amazing how difficult they are to keep them. Don’t lie. Honor the Sabbath. Don’t covet. Honor our parents. And so on.
Daily Word: Justice for All! Proverbs 18:5
Hmm. I had always thought of this verse as two separate themes. Not showing partiality toward the wicked, then ensuring justice toward the innocent if/when they are accused. But I think …
Daily Word: Birthday Gratitude, Proverbs 17:28
Birthday Gratitude. So, today’s my birthday. Each year, I choose this proverb to commemorate my long and arduous — yet, somehow satisfying — Wisdom Journey.
Daily Word: Gray Hair a Crown of Glory? Really? Proverbs 16:31
The appearance of gray–or white–hair on our heads is no guarantee that wisdom will simply emanate from us. Sigh. That was rather disappointing news for me …
Daily Word: How Do You Secure Your Treasures? Proverbs 15:6
As a child of the Most High, redeemed by the sacrifice of His Son, our Messiah, we are wealthy beyond measure. Our true riches will last for eternity. These are the treasures that direct our heart.
Daily Word: Has Wisdom Found a Home with You? Proverbs 14:33
I love this proverb. There’s something peaceful about the image of wisdom finding a home …
Daily Word: Do We Really Know the Answer? Proverbs 13:16
Research takes time. It’s an important ingredient to the foundation of knowledge. So, when we’re asked a question we don’t know the answer to, what should we do?