Blind Spot Monitoring
“An honest answer is like a kiss of friendship.” Proverbs 24:26 NLT As much as I enjoy new technology, I am not crazy about all of the gadgetry in new vehicles. I am particularly annoyed by the new auto shut off and start feature. It annoys me, and I question its’ real value. But one feature […]
Heart Monitor
“Don’t rejoice when your enemies fall; don’t be happy when they stumble. For the Lord will be displeased with you and will turn his anger away from them.” Proverbs 24:17-18 NLT Is it time to check your heart? Most of us have enemies in one way or another. How is your heart towards them? Are you watching […]
Keep Going
“The godly may trip seven times, but they will get up again. But one disaster is enough to overthrow the wicked.” Proverbs 24:16 NLT We would be foolish to believe that we will not have trials and difficulties in this life. God in His wisdom has allowed for them, not to be defeated, but for us […]
Did You Know, Really?
“Don’t excuse yourself by saying, “Look, we didn’t know.” For God understands all hearts, and he sees you. He who guards your soul knows you knew. He will repay all people as their actions deserve.” Proverbs 24:12 NLT “I didn’t know” is an acceptable and accurate response in some matters, like dress code or an event […]
Those in Need of Rescue
“Rescue those who are unjustly sentenced to die; save them as they stagger to their death.” Proverbs 24:11 NLT Rescue and save, instructions to help those in need. Instructions not just for lifeguards and defense attorneys; but for all of us. This scripture is a reminder to be both observant and to take action. James warns […]
Faith when Pressure Comes
“If you fail under pressure, your strength is too small.” Proverbs 24:10 NLT I saw a picture with a word bubble last week. It was a picture of one of the many knock downs by the boxer Muhammad Ali. The victim was lying on the canvas with the word bubble “does anyone have any good boxing […]
Strength or Wisdom
“The wise are mightier than the strong, and those with knowledge grow stronger and stronger.” Proverbs 24:5 NLT If wisdom and knowledge is better than strength, where might the enemy tempt us? The enemy of our souls would have us to focus on the physical instead of the spiritual. The temptation has been around for a long […]
Home Value
“A house is built by wisdom and becomes strong through good sense. Through knowledge its rooms are filled with all sorts of precious riches and valuables.” Proverbs 24:3-4 NLT Home value is one of those newsworthy items. If you are buying, selling, renting, looking or staying the value of the home has an impact on many […]
Get Smart
“Don’t gaze at the wine, seeing how red it is, how it sparkles in the cup, how smoothly it goes down. For in the end it bites like a poisonous snake; it stings like a viper. You will see hallucinations, and you will say crazy things.” Proverbs 23:31-33 NLT I remember watching the re-runs of Get […]
Things to Buy This Week
“Buy truth, and do not sell it; buy wisdom, instruction, and understanding.” Proverbs 23:23 ESV What would you buy and never sell? Obviously, things that are of value and things that could not be replaced. You should buy four things this week, and no store carries them. You need all four, or you are not prepared for […]
