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 a sign of true friendship, and my Bible commentary has this to add: “Those who genuinely love others will be honest with them; their lips will speak truth for their benefit and enrichment.”
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…
As 2022 unfolds, I’m looking forward to what God is going to show me and my family through an unexpected word choice.
CLICK HERE TO READ PROVERBS 5 So many Proverbs talk about faithfulness in a marriage. I chose this verse because it reminded me of a scene from my parents’ marriage. I remember so vividly the day my mom died after her four-year battle with cancer. My dad was there, holding her hand. He had just…
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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…
Cleaning your appliances So here’s to Day 1 of the challenge! Most of my appliances were in pretty good shape but the top of my fridge was another story. Forget “wiping” down your appliance. My fridge had so much grime on top that I had to scrub it with baking soda. When you think about…