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…
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…