An ongoing conversation with my wife and children. For many years I have read a chapter of Proverbs each day, writing down my thoughts on napkins and scraps of paper.
11 Wisdom will multiply your days and add years to your life.12 If you become wise, you will be the one to benefit. If you scorn wisdom, you will be the one to suffer.Proverbs 9:11-12 NLT ThoughtsProverbs 9 is a perfect illustration of the choice that God gives us in life; 2 voices – 2 choices – 1 way. The … Read more
22 Jesus went through the towns and villages, teaching as he went, always pressing on toward Jerusalem. 23 Someone asked him, “Lord, will only a few be saved?” He replied, 24 “Work hard to enter the narrow door to God’s Kingdom, for many will try to enter but will fail. 25 When the master of the house has locked the … Read more
14 Blessed are those who fear to do wrong, but the stubborn are headed for serious trouble. Proverbs 28:14; NLT ThoughtsFear is a strange thing; it can keep us safe or prevent us from stepping out in faith. The verse today talks about the benefit of fear — prevention of sin (wrong). Sin, whether inward (pride, lust, covetousness, etc) or … Read more
3 Guide a horse with a whip, a donkey with a bridle, and a fool with a rod to his back! Proverbs 26:3 NLT ThoughtsThe whip and bridle are used to get the attention of the horse and donkey — it causes temporary discomfort that continues until the animal does as instructed. God treats us the same way when we … Read more
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
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
“Those who speak for themselves want glory only for themselves, but a person who seeks to honour the one who sent him speaks truth, not lies.” Jesus ChristThoughtsJohn 7 • The book of James refers to the tongue as “an uncontrollable evil” full of “poison”; a small part of the body, but with the capacity to maim and destroy. But … Read more
“Are you also going to leave?” Jesus Christ“Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words that give eternal life. We believe, and we know you are the Holy One of God.” PeterThoughtsJohn 6 • This chapter is full of so many good things. So many that I know I can never come close to “unpacking” all the truths … Read more
“You search the Scriptures because you think they give you eternal life. But the Scriptures point to me! Yet you refuse to come to me to receive this life.” Jesus Christ ThoughtsJohn 5 • I have read this chapter several times over the last week, and what strikes me the most is how clearly Jesus articulated who he was and … Read more