Did you know that a leech will suck on a body for as long as it is allowed until it has gorged itself and falls off. It is always…
Daily Word: Do We Give God Joy? Proverbs 29:3
Okay, I love this proverb. At least the first part.I always knew that my dad loved me, but I’ve wondered over the years how much joy I…
Daily Word: When and Where to Give? Proverbs 28:27
With the cacophony of voices in the media and social media, the images of poverty and devastation seem overwhelming. A pervasive sense of…
Daily Word: What Can Praise Do to Us? Proverbs 27:21
On the surface, this proverb speaks of praise from others as a type of treasure — the praise appears to reveal the good things inside us…
Daily Word: Just When We Thought it was Safe to Assume… Proverbs 26:12
What a set up! The first eleven verses of chapter 26 wax poetic about the folly of fools. And just when we’re feeling like, “Boy! I’m sure…
Daily Word: Are You a Bearer of Unfulfilled Promises? Proverbs 25:14
When we lived in Georgia, several of the years were draught years. One of the most frustrating things was when those rain clouds hovered…
Daily Word: Give Grace and Mercy? Proverbs 24:17-18
Today’s proverb speaks of not taking pleasure in those we’re angry with when they stumble and fall.When someone who has mistreated us or…
Daily Word: Do your words have an ROI? Proverbs 23:9
“Speak in the ears . . .” Notice this phrase? It took me a while to see the context of this phrase. When we speak — or whisper — in…
Daily Word: Is Our End Poverty? Proverbs 22:16
This may be a blink* proverb to some. It was for me. But over time our Heavenly Father gave me a little nudge to look closer, and, lo and…
