Good Planning Today’s scripture selection: Proverbs 16 Key verse: Proverbs 16:3 There are a few “free spirits” among us – you know, the ones who fly by the seat of their pants and can’t ever be pegged down to exactly what they are going to do or when they are going to do it.… Continue reading Week 32 Thursday
Tag: Proverbs
Week 31 Thursday
Gullible Today’s scripture selection: Proverbs 14-15 Key verse: Proverbs 14:15 Time for a little practical advice. Remember that old saying about there being a “sucker” born every minute? Turns out Solomon offered that same advice a couple of thousand years before it was ever said. “The simple believe anything, but the prudent give… Continue reading Week 31 Thursday
Week 30 Thursday
This Little Light of Mine Today’s scripture selection: Proverbs 13 Key verse: Proverbs 13:9 One of my earliest memories of church life is singing a song called “This Little Light of Mine.” Over the years I have led more children than I can remember in singing this same song. If you’ve heard it,… Continue reading Week 30 Thursday
Week 29 Thursday
A Lightweight Heart Today’s scripture selection: Proverbs 11-12 Key verse: Proverbs 12:25 Do you ever feel “weighed down” – like you just can’t find the energy to do even the smallest thing, much less anything important? If so, you may want to see if anxiety is the culprit. The Bible says, “Anxiety weighs… Continue reading Week 29 Thursday
Week 28 Thursday
Straight Lines Today’s scripture selection: Proverbs 10 Key verse: Proverbs 10:9 “Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out.” When you think of integrity – who is it that comes to mind? Christ? Gandhi? Lincoln? Mother Teresa? Your own mother or father? Your spouse? Your boss? Yourself? I… Continue reading Week 28 Thursday
Week 27 Thursday
An Unruly Woman Today’s scripture selection: Proverbs 8-9 Key verses: Proverbs 9:13-18 I know. It’s not exactly “politically correct” to talk about “unruly” women. But blame it on Proverbs – not me. Actually, it’s not about women – or men – for that matter. It’s about “folly.” Now folly isn’t exactly a… Continue reading Week 27 Thursday
Week 26 Thursday
A Good Sister Today’s scripture selection: Proverbs 7 Key verse: Proverbs 7:4 I have one older brother. Growing up, there were times when we were very close to one another. And there were other times when we wanted to kill each other – at least metaphorically speaking. I don’t suppose we were much different than… Continue reading Week 26 Thursday
Week 24 Thursday
Just Words Today’s scripture selection: Proverbs 4 Key verse: Proverbs 4:24 “Keep your mouth free of perversity; keep corrupt talk from your lips.” It’s interesting that in the middle of a long section extolling the value of wisdom – the writer of Proverbs inserts a little advice about what comes out of our mouths, or… Continue reading Week 24 Thursday
Week 23 Thursday
Written on the Heart Today’s scripture selection: Proverbs 2-3 Key verse: Proverbs 3:3 Love and faithfulness; written on the tablet of the heart. That’s what the book of Proverbs advises. It’s good advice. There are many ways in life to build a reputation, good or otherwise. When young, some want to be… Continue reading Week 23 Thursday
Week 22 Thursday
Where It All Begins Today’s scripture selection: Proverbs 1 Key verse: Proverbs 1:7 Every now and then I feel the need to get “back to basics.” What do I mean by that? I mean – it’s helpful sometimes to sit down in a quiet place, reflect on where you are and where you… Continue reading Week 22 Thursday