Sorry. Sometimes the book of Proverbs addresses uncomfortable topics. Like this verse, it is one of a series of disturbing passages…
Daily Word: A Thorny Post? Proverbs 26:9
Most likely this is a passage we have blinked past. I sure did. But today I thought we could tackle the meaning of this obscure verse…
Daily Word: Who Removes the Wicked? Proverbs 25:5
Before we answer this question, let’s establish our “kingdoms” and examples of wickedness. For our purposes, kingdoms can represent…
Daily Word: An “Ouch” Proverb. Proverbs 20:30
Shabbat Shalom! Here’s one of those “ouch” proverbs. Let’s face it, sometimes the lesson we must learn is painful — really painful. We sure…
Daily Word: What are Your Good Things? Proverbs 13:2
Shabbat Shalom! I love this proverb. It is ripe with imagination of all the possible “good things” that can come from speaking. But what type…
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: Coffee? Soup? Casserole? Proverbs 27:10
Shabbat Shalom! I had always thought that the Baby Boomer Generation — of which I’m a part of — were the ones who left the hometowns and moved…
Wisdom’s Journey: Proverb 3:5-6, TLV
Today’s Blog: “Pipes” Clogged?
