If you are a card player, you’ve probably understood the euphemism: “He plays his cards close to his chest.” Imagine a group of cowboys playing…
Daily Word: Losing Power? Proverbs 14:1
Today’s proverb reminds me of a funny public service announcement (PSA) a power company in Philadelphia produced. You see, there’s a little…
Daily Word: Are You Nice? Or Kind? Proverbs 3:3
Awhile back there were these commercials for an energy/snack bar called KIND. It was a thoughtful advertisement because it practically defined…
Daily Word: Searching for Treasures? Proverbs 2:1
What if someone gave you a treasure map with the assurances — the guarantee — that you would be able to find the gold, silver, and precious…
Daily Word: Are There Haters Around You? Proverbs 26:25
Who is the “he” in this proverb? Verse 24 reveals his identity: one who hates and tries to disguise it. Yikes! Haters around us? A show of hands…
Daily Word: Wrong Assumptions? Proverbs 25:7b-8
One of the most embarrassing and sometimes humiliating things we can do is to make a public assumption that is incorrect or wrong. I have…
Daily Word: 5 or 6 Tips for Gaining Self-Discipline? Proverbs 23:12
It’s interesting that the Tree of Life Version (TLV) scholars used the word, “apply.” What does it mean to apply ourselves? Initially I…
Daily Word: Resolving a Dispute? Proverbs 20:3
Shabbat Shalom! Our proverb today can be seen two ways: involving a dispute we’re in, or helping others resolve their dispute. In the case…
Daily Word: Are You Wisdom’s Host? Proverbs 19:8
Here’s another so-called “archaic” definition. It’s for the word understanding. I believe it’s key to getting more out of today’s proverb…
