It Wasn’t Me! Just so you know, I did not choose today’s verse. The Holy Spirit — via YouVersion — picked our passage.
Daily Word: Ready for Some Sparks? Proverbs 27:17
Do we trust one another as brothers and sisters of our Heavenly Father to be challenged to a deeper understanding of God’s truth?
Daily Word: Open Heart, Proverbs 31:20
I love the imagery of how this verse was translated. “Spreads out her palms…” “Extends her hands…” The picture I see is of a woman offering an embrace — a hug.
Daily Word: Does it Compute? Proverbs 1:22
I like simple. Simple is okay — sometimes it’s even great. But there are times when our Heavenly Father wants me to look closer. Looking past the surface to see what He sees.
Daily Word: Wanderers, Proverbs 27:8
What a vivid picture this provokes. A bird that flies too far from the safety of its home leaves itself vulnerable …
Daily Word: Unraveling the Snare, Proverbs 29:25
Any type of fear is a trap, but the fear of man is particularly tricky. It can disguise itself as a form of respect or responsibility. Or the fear of offending others with truth.
Daily Word: Finding Our Balance, Proverbs 21:21
In our quest for living a righteous life, we can sometimes hyper-focus on our works and internal examinations.
Daily Word: Giving vs. Shortages, Proverbs 11:25
Giving vs. Shortages. Remember the shortages of toilet paper, paper towels, masks, and hand sanitizer — FOOD? How many of us grabbed what we could out of fear, rather than necessity? Giving when it is uncomfortable for us and our families isn’t easy to do, is it?
Daily Word: He Always Sees, Proverbs 5:21
He Always Sees — the Good and the Bad. One of my most humiliating events occurred when I was in third grade. I got into trouble. Not just troubled, but a quadruple-portion trouble.