Do you struggle with indecision? Or perhaps the opposite: do you struggle with making too quick a decision? Both can produce disappointing…
Daily Word: How Do We Handle Praise. Proverbs 27:2
This verse seems pretty straightforward, right? Don’t brag or boast. But, as always with Proverbs, there are layers of insights and…
Daily Word: Are You Solving the Wrong Problem? Proverbs 26:8
I chuckle every time I read this proverb. It brings up the image of someone attempting to master the sling with little success. They Swing…
Daily Word: Loyal or Faithful? Proverbs 20:6
What is the difference between loyalty and faithfulness? Loyalty has more to do with an experience or concept — right or wrong…
Daily Word: Rabid Rage! Proverbs 19:19
Rage isn’t just another word for anger. Rage turns anger into an uncontrollable behavior that can escalate into physical violence…
Daily Word: Using the Right Tools? Proverbs 13:15
I love this verse. The Tree of Life Version’s (TLV) translation of the Hebrew word שֵֽׂכֶל־ [sekhel] is understanding. What is interesting…
Daily Word: Not the Puddle . . . Proverbs 12:19
Has anyone ever spoken words of insight or wisdom to you that changed your life or way of thinking? How about when we speak the words to…
Daily Word: Don’t Stay There. Proverbs 6:23-24
Powerful emotions can drive change — for good or evil. Today’s proverb addresses the emotion of desire. Desire for what we cannot have, can…
Daily Word: The First Person We Deceive . . . Proverbs 5:20
“Oh, what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive.” (Sir Walter Scott)I was thinking this morning. The first person we…
