Embracing Humility: A Path to Wisdom and Grace
Down to earth people. We all admire them. They are humble. But is that said of me? Am I down …
Down to earth people. We all admire them. They are humble. But is that said of me? Am I down …
Integrity rules in God’s world. Jesus knows this. He demands we live with integrity. There are some things God can’t …
I get offended. Way too easy. Eventually, everyone is going to say something to offend us. Love is the …
We live in a world where driving a “hard bargain” seems to be a real strategy that is respected. As …
There are matters of the heart and there are matters of faith. There are many things in my heart that …
When it comes to business, I need to always be honest and true to my words. I should always see …
In the judgment’s hall, where truth unfolds, The wicked tremble, their stories told. No standing firm, no sanctuary found, …
Who do I think I am hurting? Cruelty is intended to hurt someone else. It backfires and hurts me. Jesus …
I sometimes think that money will save me. If I get in a tight spot, I know I can whip …
Integrity rules in God’s world. Jesus knows this. He demands we live with integrity. There are some things God can’t …
We live in a celebrity culture. It permeates our religious life. We flock to the mega church. We revel in …
In the quiet realm where wisdom resides, A journey unfolds with purpose as our guide. “To know wisdom and …
The password to God’s presence is simple. It is easily remembered. We should not forget it. The key to having …
There are matters of the heart and there are matters of faith. There are many things in my heart that …
Now here is a good word. What should I do? I should seek Jesus with my whole heart. David knew this …
It is sad that we have come to expect lies from our leaders. It clearly should not be that way, …
God lights my path. God saves me. Jesus, the Messiah, has paid the price for my missing God’s goal and …
God is in control. God is judge. No one can pull the wool over his eyes. Jesus has agreed to …
There is a lot of ancient wisdom found in the Book of Proverbs. One verse stands as a beacon of …
King David had seen a lot of trouble in his life. A number of his songs are him pleading to …
In the middle of the night, I cry out to you O God. There is a longing in my heart …
I like to think I know a lot. Some days, I think I know it all. I do not know …
I am stunned at how our Father sees me compared to how I see myself. Jesus sees me as a friend …
Moderation is everything but we have all known a mean drunk. Not much fun at all. God’s goal is for …
King David knew what was important in life. His passion was for God’s word. Nothing delighted him more that to …
The Bible consistently warns us against despising or exploiting the poor. There are a multitude of Scripture verses on this …
We must make an important, logical distinction between earning God’s grace, which is impossible, and meeting God’s conditions, which is …
What does this mean to me? The first thing I need to do every day is find out what pleases …
How do we become wise? As we follow God, seek His ways, listen to Him, we need to store it …
There is a fear that paralyzes me. It is the concern about what you think of me. Will I post …
I have priorities. I have plans. I love to plan. But do I have the right priorities? There is a …
What matters most: Insight is taking the “long view”. People with insight are wise and are to be listened to intently. …
Jesus warns us constantly and consistently about the dangers not focusing on God and focusing on wealth. It is a …
We all know it deep down. Our hearts are very fragile. It can be broken. We get depressed and angry. It …
We want wisdom. It is important to our daily walk with Jesus. Sometimes it helps, in understanding something, is to look …
The wise are so powerful in what they say. It is like the very old ad on TV, “When …
King David knows what it is like to be in some tough places. He spent much of his life in …
There is a lot to know in life. As it turns out, most of them aren’t critical. They do not …
Today is a day to persevere and stay on track with God. Jesus challenges me to pick up my cross …
Jesus calls me to maturity and to be a friend. It is my obedience and worship of God that leads …
There are all types of ways I miss God’s goal for my life (sin). Some are just plain stupid. As …
There are a few things I know. God has been good to give me that knowledge. There are many things …
When we think of leaders, how often do we think of love and truth? That should become our normal criteria. …
Zeal can be defined as “focused desire, characterized by passion and commitment.” The Bible often describes God and His followers …
Why this is important: There is a lot to be said for staying the course with God. He certainly …
I can count on God. God sees the whole picture and pulls it all together for me. I rely on …
I love to plan. It is a passion of mine. It is comforting to me. It provides me the illusion …
I am an extremely fortunate man. My earthly father gave me excellent advice. I don’t know if he saw that …
I have been thinking about this lately. I should prepare. That is an exceptionally good thing. But I have no …
God’s goal for us is that our conversations are pleasant. Arguing and fights aren’t what he has in mind. Love …
God is gracious. It is all God, through his son Jesus, and not anything I do. God gives His grace …
Who do I trust? When I need help, who do I call? If I need some money to get me …
I get scared. I am upset. I get beside myself and lose it. It happens. It is not pleasant. I …
King David, in his wisdom, pleads for God to pay attention. David knows he isn’t making any sense. I know …
There are times I am in the dumps. It happens. It is not always pretty but it is true. God …
It is so easy to become distracted. King David knew that so very well. I am thinking it is even …
God has a goal in mind for me. Am I ready? Have I prepared? Will I be up to the …
God’s good word to us is constant. There are no ups and downs with his love. The message of Jesus …
There is such a thing as tit for tat. Being mean gets you meanness in return. While Jesus teaches us …
Jesus, the Messiah, challenges us to change our minds (repent). Do we need more, or do we have more than …
We have amazing news. This is not trivial. This is beyond good. This is great. God is in a good …
Confession time: I get into arguments sometimes. Not pleasant to admit but it is true. God’s goal for me is …
Wisdom suggests that we have conversations that are helpful. That starts with what is in our heart, continues with what …
God spends a lot of time talking about the heart. God longs for me to have His heart. That is what …
Sometimes my thoughts wander off when I am praying and meditating. They move away to my “agenda” and what I …
The first thing is cultivating a love of learning. To be wise means we need to grow. It is not …
Why this is important: God cares for the poor, the widow, the orphan, the homeless, the sick, those in jail; …
Why this is important: Conventional wisdom is that there is no reward for a good and honest life. There is …
King David asks God a great question. David talks with God all the time and he asks God a lot …
Hope is a big deal. Faith is essential. These are important foundations in the Kingdom of God. With King David, …
I have something to shout about. I have family and friends that want the best for me. They really do. …
God’s love never fails. It just does not stop. We see Him some days through our own eyes, and we …
God has a goal for us. God wants us to spend time with him. God wants us to keep company …
Oh, how we love to plan. We worship our to do lists. Some of us even put things on them …
We have all experienced being around someone with a foul mouth. We have all experienced someone whose speech is a …
Why this is important: My enemy (Satan) enjoys mocking me. He gets so much pleasure from it. It is fun and …
King David had real enemies and he was a warrior for GOD. He knew GOD was the only one who …
Joy is something we all long for but that often seems difficult to grab hold of. Experiencing joy should be …
I don’t like to get in trouble. I do get in trouble even though I don’t like it. Usually, it …
It is one thing to start on the journey with God, but it is completely another to finish and stay …
I start with Jesus. I must. That is where wisdom starts. This verse teaches that the fear of God is …
Why this is important: David knows a lot about God’s plan for countries and kingdoms. We can plan and scheme …
The main thing: We must be careful. Materialistic seduction can happen. We live in America and that is clear. If …
God wants us to say it. Say it aloud. Say it to ourselves. Say it to others. God, through King …
With regard to the works of man, by the word of your lips I have avoided the ways of the …
My son, if you receive my words and treasure up my commandments with you, making your ear attentive to wisdom …
The terror of a king is like the growling of a lion; whoever provokes him to anger forfeits his life. …
God made my life complete when I placed all the pieces before him. When I got my act together, he gave …
God says a lot. He has given us lots to think about. God’s wisdom is the key to our life, every …
It is all good. God has His plan. God is going to do it. I need to listen, talk with Him …
The main thing: When we follow God, doing what He wants us to do, our words are His words. God’s words …
Fighting too much? Arguing too often? What can I do? God calls us to love. God’s main goal for …
God has nothing but love in mind for us. It is exquisite. God’s love for us is amazing. God is …
A sluggard is habitually lazy or inactive. Such a person does not take personal responsibility for his own life. The …
I am an open book to our heavenly Father. He knows everything I am going to say before I even …
Why it is important: When we live the life, God has intended for us, it is like a tree that …
We all know people who have something to say about everything. Is this me? Is this you? Think about it. …
Discipline is a very important principle in God’s world. God disciplines us for our own good. God is a loving …
Here is something for me to assess. Am I being pretentious? Am I pretending and showing off what I have …
What matters the most: You know there is trouble ahead when someone won’t sit down with you face-to-face and meet …