Powerful emotions can drive change — for good or evil. Today’s proverb addresses the emotion of desire. Desire for what we cannot have, can…
Daily Word: The First Person We Deceive . . . Proverbs 5:20
“Oh, what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive.” (Sir Walter Scott)I was thinking this morning. The first person we…
Daily Word: Where is Your Exclamation Point? Proverbs 4:5
The title of this pericope in the Tree of Life Version (TLV) is: A Father’s Lesson: Get Wisdom! What stands out to me in the title and…
Daily Word: Take Stock in Wisdom? Proverbs 3:14
It’s interesting to note that the translators and scholars of the Tree of Life Version (TLV) used “trade-value” and “yield.” These are…
Daily Word: It’s About Perspective. Psalm 103:19
An ant’s world is huge. We see the ant and see a tiny nuisance. Our Heavenly Father — the Creator of the Universe — has an immense…
Daily Word: Strength to the Weary. Isaiah 40:29
Happy New Year! I hope this devotion is helpful for you—it was for me.Context. This verse is tucked into one of the most encouraging…
Daily Word: Especially? Galatians 6:10
“Especially those who belong to the household of faith.” We sometimes forget that don’t we? Or we forget the “all.” Where does our family…
Daily Word: Stay in Our Lane. Psalm 73:26
Well, I had another birthday. A big one. Each year, as I get older hopefully, I’m getting wiser. As my skin no longer resists gravity, my…
Daily Word: Our Father, John 14:21
I love that new series, The Chosen. If you haven’t had an opportunity to watch at least the first season, I highly recommend it. Having…
