There are two voices in today’s chapter: Wisdom (9:1-12) and Folly (9:13-18). If you notice, both Wisdom and Folly call out to the naïve…
Daily Word: The Whole Story? Proverbs 8:8
Have you ever encountered someone who conveys information, but you’re not quite sure you’re getting the whole story? They either have…
Daily Word: Who’s the Captive? Proverbs 7:15
Temptation—that “evil lair” that seems on the surface to not be a big deal until it’s not. We wouldn’t knowingly wander into evil’s lair…
Daily Word: Why Does God Hate Division? Proverbs 6:19b
In our proverb today, the writer prefaces this verse with verse 16: Six things ADONAI [the LORD] hates, yes, seven are abominations to Him…
Daily Word: Easily Distracted? Proverbs 5:22-23
Ever struggle with being distracted by people or circumstances? In the past, we have discussed how distraction is being employed by various…
Daily Word: A Nightmare or Message? Proverbs 4:12
Have you ever had one of those nightmares where you’re running from something or someone, but your legs won’t work? No matter how hard you…
Daily Word: What Are You Wearing in 2024? Proverbs 3:22
Wisdom and discernment will be life to our soul. “And an ornament to grace our neck.” Such a beautiful image of the spiritual and physical…
Daily Word: A Crooked Path? Proverbs 2:15
Sigh. There are so many scammers out there it’s difficult to be on the alert. Internet. Social Media. Some are even trying to get in our…
Daily Word: Humility is Freedom? John 13:14
For too many years I thought that humility was synonymous with weakness. Actually, it is quite the opposite. It takes a lot of strength to…
