This verse seems pretty straightforward, right? Don’t brag or boast. But, as always with Proverbs, there are layers of insights and…
Daily Word: Our Song of Ascent. Psalm 130:5
Today’s verse is nestled within a Song of Ascents (vs. 1) psalm. If you’ve read my devotions over the years, you probably remember that…
Daily Word: The Greatest Gift. Ephesians 2:8-9
Whether you celebrate Christmas or Hanukkah—or both—there are probably a few gifts in your future. Gifts we give. Gifts we receive. But…
Daily Word: A Valuable Lesson, Proverbs 30:10
Remember our gratitude for those souls working in the service industries during COVID? But did we learn a lesson? Those souls working in…
Daily Word: Poor in Spirit? Matthew 5:3
Who exactly are the poor in spirit? What does it mean to be poor in spirit? When we think of a poor person — especially the way the Bible…
Daily Word: Remember When God . . .? Psalm 34:5-6 [4-5], TLV
At sundown, those who celebrate the Biblical feasts will begin the fast for Yom Kippur — the Day of Atonement (Leviticus 23:26-32). It…
Daily Word: Envy, Anyone? Proverbs 23:17
Why would we envy sinners? What do they have, really, that we want? If we’re honest with ourselves, many of us wish we had nice/nicer…
Daily Word: With Thanksgiving. Philippians 4:6
I love the book of Philippians. There are plenty of quotables nestled within those few chapters. Today’s verse is one of those memorable…
Daily Word: Uh Oh! Finish This Sentence! Romans 15:5
Today’s verse is missing an important part of the message — the second half of the sentence. How about we add the rest…
