30 Days of Proverbs

READ PROVERBS 19

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…

read proverbs 15 Today’s Proverb is dedicated to my mom. Hard to believe, but it was almost 15 years ago that she passed away. She was the most wise, practically-minded and common-sensical person I knew. I miss turning to her for advice and so many other things. For those who have lost parents, grief is…

read proverbs 14 A few years ago, my brother and sister-in-law, started their own pharmacy business. As with so many new business ventures, it has not been easy, but through their hard work, dedication, super smarts and God’s blessing, they have been successful.

READ PROVERBS 13 I want to dedicate this Proverb to all the wonderful teachers I know – past and present! They have one of the toughest callings yet thankfully, some of the richest rewards. As I type this, I am recalling two of my most favorite teachers at McCarter Elementary in Topeka, Kansas, who poured…

READ PROVERBS 12 Today’s Proverb is from the Good News Translation (GNT), and I really like the simplicity of it. I am a classic New International Version (NIV) girl when it comes to my Bible translation, but the GNT is a great way to learn the Bible, especially with some complex verses as the Proverbs…

READ PROVERBS 11 Today’s Proverb is so rich with wisdom. And there are so many examples to draw from for everyday life. I remember my mom would tell me stories about her mom buying grains or rice in India when she was young. She recalled how the merchants would cheat their customers by adding small…

READ PROVERBS 10 We often kid with Ellie, our youngest, that she is the richest among her sisters because she is the most diligent. Need a chore or task to be done? Ellie is your girl. Of course, like all of us, she is motivated by the money so we pay her accordingly. Her grandparents…