We’ve all experienced it. The uncomfortable moment when a scoffer alters an atmosphere from hopeful and cooperative to discouraging and…
Daily Word: Is Your Name Mocker? Proverbs 21:24
A show of hands, who wants the name, Mocker? Not me. But is that our name and we don’t even know it?Okay, so we know a mocker is proud and…
Daily Word: Provide a Piece of the Puzzle for Others. Proverbs 20:15
There’s just something about knowing the answer to someone’s question, isn’t there? The Bible has many passages about those good feelings…
Daily Word: Balance? Proverbs 19:18
Over the years I’ve read this proverb and made assumptions that it was another iteration of “Spare the rod, spoil the child.” However…
Daily Word: Where Do You Find Knowledge? Proverbs 18:15
A few years ago I attended a leadership conference. Leaders from around the world sat in rapt attention as other leaders they admired gave…
Daily Word: Bribery Deceives… Proverbs 17:8
Bribery is a form of manipulation. Manipulation deceives — even if the intentions are “good.” The manipulator has their own issues, but…
Daily Word: Is This Even Possible? Proverbs 16:7
When our ways are pleasing to the LORD our enemies won’t hassle us? Apparently so. Remember the blog, “Do We Carry Joy?” (January 29, 2020…
Daily Word: Are You Known? Proverbs 15:8
Our proverb today is one of those scary passages of the Bible. Do you know what I mean? Verses that make us sit a little straighter? Cause…
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…
