Have you ever read the book of Amos? Its themes are pretty tough. A lot of God’s judgments on Israel’s neighbors and then Israel herself…
Daily Word: Again, and Again and Again? Proverbs 19:20
Does today’s proverb seem a bit repetitive? Simple? More like the proverbial fortune cookie message? We’ve read various iterations of this…
Daily Word: Flattery Fogs Perception. Proverbs 28:23
Who doesn’t like compliments? Is flattery the same as a compliment? No. I used to think it was no big deal to dish out or receive flattery…
Daily Word: Double-Minded? Proverbs 23:19
I love the phrase, “. . . guide your heart in the right way.” Our heart can have a “mind” of its own, can’t it? Driven by emotion and whim…
Daily Word: 6 Things to Remember in an Argument. Proverbs 16:14
Let’s face it, sometimes people get angry with us. Our boss, our parents, strangers, friends, spouse . . . It’s never fun. I do have…
Daily Word: Just Walk Away? Proverbs 14:7
Ever participate in a foolish conversation? How long did it take before we came to that realization?A “fool” is the opposite of someone…
Daily Word: It’s All in the Head… Proverbs 7:7
Ever wonder why teenagers struggle with a lack of understanding and a lot of naivety? Why do they make decisions based on emotions rather…
Daily Word: Scary Bridges? Proverbs 3:5-6
It was after midnight. My future mother-in-love and I were driving back from visiting my future hubby, who was in Navy boot camp outside…
Daily Word: Quibbling or Re-Calibrating? Proverbs 29:18
Today’s little proverb is one of the most misused passages in the Bible. Really. Respected leaders have used this verse…
