The Hebrew word for repent is “teshuvah,” which literally means to turn or return. The Greek “metanoiete,” is similar in that it is…
Daily Word: What Is Your Basket? Proverbs 13:9
Does this proverb remind you of another passage? It reminds me of: “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden…
Daily Word: Student to Practitioner to Teacher. Proverbs 12:14
If one can have a favorite chapter in Proverbs, this is mine. It is meaty with lessons and guidance, yes, but what I love about it is how…
Daily Word: Using Prudence? Proverbs 19:11
Ah, yes. One of my favorite words: prudence. But, using prudence as a means of self-control for anger is interesting. Just as a reminder…
Daily Word: Adultery Against God? Proverbs 6:29
Today’s verse seems straightforward: “Do not commit adultery.” (Exodus 20:14) And that is what today’s Proverb is about — taking another…
Daily Word: Get the Feeling You’re Being Watched? Proverbs 23:16
Have you ever felt like you were being watched? Not in a creepy way, but that people were observing your behavior? Your life…
Daily Word: Pay Attention! Proverbs 7:24
Chapter seven of Proverbs’ story of seduction is an all too common one. It’s important to remember seduction comes in many forms. However…
Daily Word: Scary Bible Verse. Matthew 6:14
Jesus said some scary things. Scary because they hold us accountable for our own actions. They might, on the surface, seem counterintuitive…
Daily Word: My Eye on You. Psalm 32:8
Another verse where context is so important. David bemoans his unsettled heart and mind. He has sinned and, as yet, he has not confessed…
