Do you like to antique shop? Ever wonder at what point a piece of furniture is considered an antique? It must be at least 100 years old! Which means that wardrobe or dining table must be well-constructed and well-cared for it to last that long. An owner of something that valuable really isn’t the owner because the furniture will last longer than them.
Daily Word: Birthday Gratitude, Proverbs 17:28
Birthday Gratitude. So, today’s my birthday. Each year, I choose this proverb to commemorate my long and arduous — yet, somehow satisfying — Wisdom Journey.
Daily Word: Gray Hair a Crown of Glory? Really? Proverbs 16:31
The appearance of gray–or white–hair on our heads is no guarantee that wisdom will simply emanate from us. Sigh. That was rather disappointing news for me …
Daily Word: What About the Stumbles? Proverbs 11:19
One of the most difficult feats for humanity is the steadfast heart. To maintain a purposed, disciplined life is no easy task. Each day we must make choices. Honestly, leading a steadfast, righteous life may seem impossible.
Daily Word: Does Your “Crown” Fit? Proverbs 30:29-31, TLV
This might be a “blink”* passage for you — it sure was for me for a number of years. Recently, our Heavenly Father cracked the window into…
Daily Word: Are You an Accomplice to “Emotional” Crimes? Proverbs 29:24
Who is an accomplice? It’s a person who is closely associated with someone, particularly one involved in wrongdoing. So, in other words, we…
Daily Word: Can We Learn from Emotional Wounds? Preparing for Thanksgiving. Proverbs 27:6
True friendship, with a firm foundation, can overcome the deepest of wounds and become stronger and better for it. What we learn in the…
Daily Word: Is There a Slacker in Your Life? Proverbs 26:16
Resting is actually a necessary part of hard work. And yet, figuring out complex ways to get out of work is not wisdom.A wise person is…
Daily Word: What NOT to Do When Angry. Proverbs 25:28
Anger. Just like a city without protection, the aftermath of losing our temper leaves us vulnerable. In most cases, the rubble around us…