Anger. Just like a city without protection, the aftermath of losing our temper leaves us vulnerable. In most cases, the rubble around us…
Daily Word: What Does God Think When We Mess Up? Proverbs 24:16
I love this passage. I’ve taken great comfort in the picture of the Creator of the Universe as our Abba—Daddy. In this one verse, we can…
Daily Word: As We Gather… Proverbs 23:18
Next week, many families will gather around a Thanksgiving table filled with the bounty of love, gratitude, and delicious food. Yet, there…
Daily Word: Just a Few Reminders… Proverbs 22:2
God is the great equalizer in this world. When we get prideful or discouraged about who we think we are, it’s helpful to remember who He is…
Daily Word: The Next Step in our Journey with Proverbs 21… Proverbs 21:18
A while back, I “unpacked” in my blog (Wisdom’s Journey: Proverbs 21:16-19), how we look at a verse we feel led to dig into. It was a bit…
Daily Word: What Influences Us? Proverbs 20:1
Today’s proverb brings a different perspective on alcohol. It’s an interesting perspective — treating alcohol as something that influences…
Daily Word: 5 Ways to Get Out of the Laziness Funk!
What is laziness? It’s a disengagement from life in order to pursue rest. Pernicious laziness — chronic laziness that erodes our life — is…
Daily Word: What’s Your Focus? Proverbs 18:12
Have you ever seen someone who was so absorbed in what was happening on their cell that they ran into walls or doors, or worse? That’s…
Daily Word: Are We Taking our Medicine? Proverbs 17:22, TLV
“A cheerful heart . . .” What cheers us? Good news? A baby’s smile? A parking space close to the entrance? A beautiful sunrise? These moments…
