Caution Signs
“A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.” Proverbs 22:3 NLT I was just over 18 years old, and a fairly new driver, when I saw a caution sign before a turn with a recommended speed limit of 20 mph. Now I knew from experience that I […]
Choose a Good Reputation
“Choose a good reputation over great riches; being held in high esteem is better than silver or gold.” Proverbs 22:1 NLT One of my life’s goals is to be respected most by those who know me best. In bedded in that statement is having a good reputation. A good reputation has little to do with our possessions […]
What is the Plan?
“No human wisdom or understanding or plan can stand against the Lord.” Proverbs 21:30 NLT This week’s verse needs little explanation, but perhaps we could all do a little better with the application. How often do we hear of troubles and then hear the question; “What’s the plan?” We sometimes lament that it […]
It is Time to Start
“Despite their desires, the lazy will come to ruin, for their hands refuse to work.” Proverbs 21:25 NLT There is a big difference between desire and action. In between desire and action things like laziness, fear, and doubt dwell. Desire sounds a lot like: “I should, I ought to, I want to, I will try to, I […]
The Pleasure Trap
“Those who love pleasure become poor; those who love wine and luxury will never be rich…The wise have wealth and luxury, but fools spend whatever they get.”Proverbs 21:17&21 NLT God has given us wonderful things to enjoy and we should. But when we become more attached to the gifts than to the giver, that is when […]
Doing Right
Blog Title Goes Here “The Lord is more pleased when we do what is right and just than when we offer him sacrifices.” Proverbs 21:3 NLT It is the stuff that bad religion is made of. Dutifully sacrificing our time, talents and treasures; but not sacrificing our will and heart to do what is right. It is […]
A Heart Issue
“People may be right in their own eyes, but the Lord examines their heart.” Proverbs 21:2 NLT Its a heart issue. When we look at what is going on around us, we certainly long for change. But change doesn’t come from forcing a behavior, it comes from a change of heart. “God is much more interested in […]
Check Your Heart and Trust the Lord
“The king’s heart is like a stream of water directed by the Lord; he guides it wherever he pleases.” Proverbs 21:1 NLT I continue to be amazed at the timeliness of God’s Word for the situations that we find ourselves in. As I write this, our country is divided. Tensions are high, and some have even crossed […]
Positivity and Pain
“Physical punishment cleanses away evil; such discipline purifies the heart.” Proverbs 20:30 NLT Positivity and pain. Cousins that help us to become who God intended for us to be. There is no doubt that positivity helps us develop and achieve. Positive thinking, encouraging words, rewards for achievements, all have their place in helping us develop and are […]
This Season
“The glory of the young is their strength; the gray hair of experience is the splendor of the old.” Proverbs 20:29 NLT Glory and splendor from the fuels of strength and experience. This week’s verse is more about celebration than correction, more about engagement than preparation and more about embracing than changing. I want to encourage you that this […]
