There is a process of meditating on the Bible that I loosely call the “Provoke Method.” Over the years, I’ve always known it as…
Daily Word: Sweet Talk! Proverbs 16:24
If you have followed my Proverbs devotions over the years you’ve learned as I learned, about the medicinal properties of honey…
Daily Word: Heading True North? Proverbs 11:3
When I read this proverb I think of a navigational compass. Do we depend on integrity to be our compass? Or is it something else…
Daily Word: “Nibble, nibble on my house . . .” Proverbs 5:8-10
I’ve always wondered if the German brothers Grimm based their fairy tale, Hansel and Gretel on today’s passage. For those who never read…
Daily Word: Let Me Tell You About My Best Friend. Proverbs 4:6
Ever read a passage hundreds of times and then — BOOM! — the revelation comes? The pieces fall into place, and we get it…
Daily Word: Haste Makes Mistakes. Proverbs 29:20
What is the definition of a hasty person? Someone who makes a fast, and typically superficial decision, action, or opinion. In today’s…
Daily Word: A Special Guest. Proverbs 21:15
In the past we’ve spoken about plans and projects and creativity. How the importance of prudence, dedication, and perseverance are the…
Daily Word: How Do We Treat Knowledge? Proverbs 15:2
From time to time, I have the great privilege to be in the company of brilliant, Bible scholars. It can be as intimidating…
Daily Word: Ever Flip a Table or Two? Proverbs 8:19
What kind of “harvest” does our wisdom produce? Up until recently, I thought all wisdom belonged to GOD — you know, the Creator of the…
