I used to live in “Strife-ville.” I’m not sure when I moved there. One day I happened to notice I was surrounded by strife. And in an odd…
Daily Word: Escape Route? Proverbs 7:5
What is seduction? Is it only about sex? No. Seduction is a deeper level of temptation. It involves both the mind and body. It’s about…
Daily Word: Spiritual Quicksand! Proverbs 2:18
Every time I read this proverb, I think of quicksand. Did you know that there are different types of quicksand? Some are more dangerous…
Daily Word: What Counts as a Lie? Proverbs 14:25
Most of us would say we don’t lie. And that’s probably true — that is, that we say we don’t lie. Because GOD is pretty clear about how He…
Daily Word: Whose Invite Will You Accept? Proverbs 9:16
There are two voices in today’s chapter: Wisdom (9:1-12) and Folly (9:13-18). If you notice, both Wisdom and Folly call out to the naïve…
Daily Word: Generational Labels. Proverbs 30:12
We have labeled our generations and experts have done their best to characterize and define them. Did you know the origins of this…
Daily Word: Fill in the Blank, Proverbs 6:26a
Are you reading this blog? Thank you. Honestly, this chapter has verses few want to even glance over. But, as usual, there are some crumbs…
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: Are You an Iceberg? Proverbs 21:2
We all know the story of the Titanic, but did you know over 25 ships have sunk as a result of running into icebergs? Five ships since the…