27 It’s not good to eat too much honey, and it’s not good to seek honors for yourself. Proverbs 25:27 NLT ThoughtsThe proverb today offers some of the best advice you can get; live a life of humility. The first half of the proverb speaks to not living a life of excess — If you can afford to drive a … Read more
31 The horse is prepared for the day of battle, but the victory belongs to the LORD. Proverbs 21:31 NLT I anticipate good things and worry about bad things to come just like most people. But I like to think that no matter what happens in life I am able to see God’s hand. The proverb today reminds us that … Read more
21 An inheritance obtained too early in life is not a blessing in the end. Proverbs 20:21 NLT ThoughtsAn inheritance can come in many ways; money, property, position, or power. But the one common denominator is it is not earned; the hard work was done by someone else. I am sure that Solomon was thinking about his own children when … Read more
8 To acquire wisdom is to love oneself; people who cherish understanding will prosper. Proverbs 19:8 NLT ThoughtsKids, you will never set out wanting to make a “wrong” or “foolish” decision; that is to say you don’t want to do something that you will regret later. I know that I don’t want to screw up in life; making a choice … Read more
34 The LORD mocks the mockers but is gracious to the humble. Proverbs 3:34 NLT What does a mocker look like today? The Hebrew word used here is luwts; it literally means to make fun of someone. It carries the connotation of using someone’s accent or speech impediment in a conversation with the individual. The mocker seeks to humiliate and … Read more