Greed elevates a desire for things and power and work, above a desire for God and family. It is greed that changes our priorities from our…
Daily Word: Listen Closely. Proverbs 8:6
One of the most important tools to a medical professional is the stethoscope. The instrument was invented by a French physician, René…
Daily Word: Escape Route? Proverbs 7:5
What is seduction? Is it only about sex? No. Seduction is a deeper level of temptation. It involves both the mind and body. It’s about…
Daily Word: Leftovers, Again? Proverbs 31:11-12
I remember that “aha” moment — when I realized my husband’s heart didn’t trust me. It had nothing to do with fidelity in the typical…
Daily Word: Wear the Correction? Proverbs 25:12
I’m not much of a jewelry-wearer. How about you? My wedding bands, earrings, and a necklace that I don’t remove, perhaps the occasional…
Daily Word: A Crushed Spirit. Proverbs 18:14
We would probably better know this as a crisis of faith. Most likely we’ve all had varying degrees of this over our journey. I know I have…
Daily Word: Let Go of the Banana! Proverbs 11:6
Have you ever seen a monkey trap? It’s quite simple: place a banana in a box, bottle, or gourd with a small opening. The monkey sees or…
Daily Word: Hold Tight, My Friends! Proverbs 4:13
During my early years of living wisdom, I think I was more about “shaking hands” with wisdom, not holding tight. Maybe because I didn’t…
Daily Word: Happily Ever After? Proverbs 3:25-26
Many of us female Baby Boomers grew up with the knight-in-shining-armor-on-a-white-steed fairytale. As romantic as it was, unfortunately…
