Read Proverbs 25 Proverbs 25 is rich with wisdom about choosing your words carefully. This fall, Robert and I will be celebrating 15 years of marriage. I wish I had applied this verse more during the early years of our marriage. I think it would have made some challenging days a little more bearable and…
Read Proverbs 24 To all of my friends who have given me an honest answer when I needed one, I thank you! This is the Good News Translation but I think the NIV has a beautiful translation as well: “An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips.” In Biblical times, a kiss was…
Read Proverbs 23 I think we all know a person or two or three or more who have been affected by alcoholism or excessive drinking and it’s taken a toll. As we navigate the teen years with our oldest, I am very conscientious of drinking and teaching her the right attitude towards alcohol and the…
Read Proverbs 22 My mother-in-law grew up in the projects in Shreveport, Louisiana as one of seven kids. She remembers plenty of times when strangers dropped off Thanksgiving dinner or other meals on their doorsteps. Now, each fall when she returns to her hometown, she gets together with her siblings to pay it forward. They…
Read Proverbs 21 This verse is all about submission to God’s will. There are so many times in life that I strived to do the right thing and yet things didn’t turn out the way I envisioned or wanted. And at that point, as a believer, I have to let it go and be assured…
read proverbs 20 This verse is dedicated to all of the fine counselors and therapists I know. They are a special bunch of folks who can offer feedback, insights and so much wonderful counsel. It’s also dedicated to my niece, who is a psychology major. She listens well and doesn’t judge so I think she’s…
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read proverbs 18 So excited to get to do SOAP (scripture-observation-application-prayer) with Priya & Ellie. As you can imagine, this verse spurred some great discussions about towers and castles in Disney movies. Our thoughtful Priya had this application to today’s verse: Sometimes the right things are hard to do, but we need to let the…
read proverbs 17 I’m not going to add to today’s Proverb because that would defeat the point!
read proverbs 16 So many rich verses in today’s Proverbs 16; I really had a hard time choosing. I love the version of this verse from the Good News Translation. Aren’t you surprised by how many strangers appreciate a kind word or action (like opening a door)? I have a friend who makes it a…