Do down-to-earth people stand firm?
Ah, now there we go. Down to earth people. We all seem to admire them. But is that said of …
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Is a good life like a fruit bearing tree?
Why it is important: When we live the life, God has intended for us, it is like a tree that …
What should followers of Jesus do about abuse?
Why this is important: There is right and there is wrong. We all know the difference. We must remember to …
Are we being like a gold ring in a pig’s snout?
God wants us to be wise. He has given us His Holy Spirit. We have all the tools. The challenge …
Does the world of the generous get larger and larger while the world of the stingy gets smaller and smaller?
Solomon nailed this one dead on. Generosity brings more generosity. The more you give the more you like to give. It just …
Will the wicked get off scot-free? Will God’s loyal people triumph?
Sometimes it seems like doing the right thing is not being rewarded. Solomon reminds us this isn’t true. God is …
How can we bless others today?
A generous person will be enriched, and the one who gives a drink of water will receive water. | Christian Standard …
How do we increase our chances for wisdom?
We all need direction. Our vision is always limited. There are so many things we don’t see for ourselves. Having …
Can a gadbout gossip be trusted? Will someone of integrity violate a confidence?
Jesus wants us to be people of integrity. Everyone we know needs to be able to trust us completely. It …
Is Mean-spirited slander heartless? Does quiet discretion accompany good sense?
God’s goal: Speaking ill of others, whether it is true or not, is just not God’s way. Jesus summed it up …
Does the common sense of the godly preserve them?
Why is matters: The most difficult thing in life to control is our tongue. What we say makes a difference. Words …
If good people barely make it, what’s in store for the bad?
Why it matters to Jesus: Jesus is straight with us. The way is not easy. He says it over and over. …
When we die, is that it? Is the story over? Is that the end of hope?
I’m active on social media. I have atheists and skeptics tell me all the time that when we die, that …
Should right-living people bless the government of God? Will it flourish if we do?
We can be a blessing to our cities, towns, states and country. When we are right in God, we can …
Does death come from a phantom life of evil and their friends?
There is a way to live and there is a way to die. Living comes from aligning myself with God …
Is good character a great insurance policy?
Good character is important. Doing the right thing, God’s thing, makes all the difference. Solomon’s dad understood that following what …
Am I a student of good or evil?
There are many things we can be students of. Seeking good is God’s goal for us. God wants us to …
How is a good person saved from much trouble?
We are “made good” and whole by Jesus. He alone can do this. And He did. It is done. God …
Does God hate cheating?
When it comes to business, I need to always be aboveboard and true to my word. I should always see …
Are we blessing others abundantly?
I am thinking how true this is. The more we bless others the more we are blessed. And it is …
Does death come from a phantom life of evil and their friends?
There is a way to live and there is a way to die. Living comes from aligning myself with God …
Will I be devoted to a dead life? Am I a stump, dead and rotting?
I want to live a life that is flourishing. I really do. I can’t do it on my own though. …
“A woman of gentle grace gets respect, but men of rough violence grab for loot.” ~King Solomon
I am called to gentle and humble. Jesus is clear with me that I should meek. I should look to …
“Exploit or abuse your family, and end up with a fistful of air; common sense tells you it’s a stupid way to live.” ~~King Solomon
There is right and there is wrong. We all know the difference. I must remember to stand up for the …
“Bad work gets paid with a bad check; good work gets solid pay.” ~King Solomon
Our focus for work in God’s world is to work as if we are working for God. That is good …
“Whoever makes deals with strangers is sure to get burned; if you keep a cool head, you’ll avoid rash bargains.” ~~King Solomon
Now here is some good advice. King Solomon knows about wisdom. Before doing business, we ought to take some time …
“Moral character makes for smooth traveling; an evil life is a hard life.” ~~King Solomon
My dad was a very wise man. My dad always said it is easier to tell the truth than to …
“Smart people know how to hold their tongue; their grandeur is to forgive and forget.” ~King Solomon
Man, this is tough. Now Solomon was an amazingly wise man. So this is good advice. Here are three steps. …
“The integrity of the honest keeps them on track; the deviousness of crooks brings them to ruin.” ~King Solomon
God’s way is the way of integrity. God sent Jesus to show me what integrity looks like. Now I know. …
"The stuck-up fall flat on their faces, but down-to-earth people stand firm." ~~King Solomon
Ah, now there we go. Down to earth people. We all seem to admire them. But is that said of …
"Curses on those who drive a hard bargain! Blessings on all who play fair and square!" ~~King Solomon
We live in a world where driving a “hard bargain” seems to be a real strategy that is respected. As …
"God hates cheating in the marketplace; he loves it when business is aboveboard." ~~King Solomon
When it comes to business, I need to always be aboveboard and true to my word. I should always see …
"When you’re kind to others, you help yourself; when you’re cruel to others, you hurt yourself." ~~King Solomon
Who do I think I am hurting? Cruelty is intended to hurt someone else. It actually backfires and hurts me. Jesus …
"A thick bankroll is no help when life falls apart, but a principled life can stand up to the worst." ~~King Solomon
I sometimes think that money will save me. If I get in a tight spot, I know I can whip …
"God can’t stand deceivers, but oh how he relishes integrity." ~~King Solomon
Integrity rules in God’s world. Jesus knows this. He demands we live with integrity. There are some things God can’t …
“The stuck-up fall flat on their faces, but down-to-earth people stand firm.” ~~King Solomon
Ah, now there we go. Down to earth people. We all seem to admire them. But is that said of …
"A good life is a fruit-bearing tree; a violent life destroys souls." ~~King Solomon
When we live the life God has intended for us, it is like a tree that gives us delicious fruit. …
"I look to a day when people will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character." ~Martin Luther King, Jr.
God sees our heart and looks into our soul. God knows our intent. Jesus challenges to focus on who we …
"The one who blesses others is abundantly blessed; those who help others are helped." ~~King Solomon
I am thinking how true this is. The more we bless others the more we are blessed. And it is …
"Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout is a beautiful face on an empty head." ~~King Solomon
God wants us to be wise. He has given us His Holy Spirit. We have all the tools. The challenge …
"Count on this: The wicked won’t get off scot-free, and God’s loyal people will triumph." ~~King Solomon
Sometimes it seems like doing the right thing is not being rewarded. Solomon reminds us this isn’t true. God is …
Without good direction, people lose their way; the more wise counsel you follow, the better your chances. ~~King Solomon
We all need direction. Our vision is always limited. There are so many things we don’t see for our self. …
"A gadabout gossip can’t be trusted with a secret, but someone of integrity won’t violate a confidence." ~~King Solomon
Jesus wants us to be people of integrity. Everyone we know needs to be able to trust us completely. It …
"Mean-spirited slander is heartless; quiet discretion accompanies good sense." ~~King Solomon
Speaking ill of others, whether it is true or not, is just not God’s way. Jesus summed it up well, …
"When right-living people bless the city, it flourishes; evil talk turns it into a ghost town in no time." ~~King Solomon (Proverbs 11:11)
We can be a blessing to our cities, towns, states and country. When we are right in God, we can …
"The loose tongue of the godless spreads destruction; the common sense of the godly preserves them." ~King Solomon
The most difficult thing in life to control is our tongue. What we say makes a difference. Words spoken in …
"If good people barely make it, what’s in store for the bad!" ~~King Solomon
Jesus is straight with us. The way is not easy. He says it over and over. Unfortunately, many in the …
"When the wicked die, that’s it—the story’s over, end of hope." ~~King Solomon
We are a people of hope. We serve a God who gives us hope. We live in the present and …
"A good person is saved from much trouble; a bad person runs straight into it." ~~King Solomon
We are “made good” and whole by Jesus. He alone can do this. And He did. It is done. God …
"Take your stand with God’s loyal community and live, or chase after phantoms of evil and die." ~~King Solomon
There is a way to live and there is a way to die. Living comes from aligning myself with God …
"Good character is the best insurance; crooks get trapped in their sinful lust." ~~King Solomon
Good character is important. Doing the right thing, God’s thing, makes all the difference. Solomon’s dad understood that following what …
“The one who seeks good finds delight; the student of evil becomes evil.” ~~King Solomon
There are many things we can be students of. Seeking good is God’s goal for us. God wants us to …
"A life devoted to things is a dead life, a stump; a God-shaped life is a flourishing tree." ~~King Solomon
King Solomon challenges us to see life as God wants it lived. It is not about the outside, how we …
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