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 …
Why it matters to Jesus: Jesus is straight with us. The way is not easy. He says it over and over. …
Good character is important. Doing the right thing, God’s thing, makes all the difference. Solomon’s dad understood that following what …
It is God’s goal for us to align our hearts with our words in a way that is acceptable to …
God offered Solomon anything he wanted. He could have anything at all. Now that is amazing. What did Solomon want? …
There are many things we can be students of. Seeking good is God’s goal for us. God wants us to …
This is a stunning insight from Solomon. God’s goal for us is that we work. Work is Godly. Work is …
I need to learn how to hold my tongue. Easier said than done some days. Someone says something and off …
Ever heard of Francis Thompson? Young guy, drop out, drug addict, drifter, sometime homeless. Eventually diseased and dead at 48. …
Jesus said, “Everyone who asks (begs) receives …” Sometimes it takes a lot for us to ask. We think we …
I remember as a child not wanting to sleep in the dark. There were monsters in the closet and under …
This is both prophecy about Jesus and also a message to us as God’s children. Our God is a living, …
Some nights I don’t sleep as well as I would like. How do I use the time? Worrying? Tossing and …
Am I confused with trying to be fast rather than being correct? God is patient. God is not in a …
I hear this clearly. I can count on God. My strength comes straight from God. It is not of my …
I must have a pure heart. Jesus is clear on that. I can’t see God without a pure heart. Is …
I am constantly amazed and stunned at how good God is and beautiful His works are. He has done wonderful …
How can I become wise? That is an essential question. I need to figure it out. King Solomon was the …
I want to live a life that is flourishing. I really do. I can’t do it on my own though. …
I call on God. I plead with God to listen to me. I don’t just whisper. I shout it out …
Am I ready to be bold and have confidence when I approach Jesus in prayer? Jesus is my great high …
There is something about enjoying a peaceful meal. It can be alone or with families and friends. I come away …
I love it when friends help. It is always a blessing. But there is always a limit to what can …
God is pure and holy. There is nothing about God that is false at all. There is no evil in …
I can take comfort in the fact that God has made everything. It has all been planned out. God has …
Some days I get in a heap of trouble. My enemies are after me. King David had that in spades. …
I want to have a pure heart. If my heart is pure, I will see God. I want a heart …
God is gracious and kind to us. He gives wisdom and knowledge. It is lack turning on the faucet. Once …
God is looking for righteous leaders. I want leaders who know how to speak righteously and know what justice means. …
Wisdom in an amazing character trait. I want more of it. I need more of it. God is in a …
King David is being chased by Saul. He is hiding in a cave. He is in a very tough spot. …
I learned this the hard way with my dad. There was a period of time I thought he was an …
God is very faithful and loyal. God does everything He promises. I can count on that. My job is to …
The pursuit of possessions and wealth and a preoccupation with physical things is futile and dissatisfying. Materialism is defined as “the …
God has given me a job. It is straightforward. There are lots of people down on their luck. My job …
I am called to gentle and humble. Jesus is clear with me that I should meek. I should look to …
I am desperate some days. I don’t see a way out. God doesn’t seem to care. What should I do? …
Those whose commitment from the heart is shown in practical, often sacrificial, care, love and service. They are a source …
This puts an interesting twist on the motivation of liars and slanderers. I must pay attention here. When I lie, …
There is a lot to be said about atheism and skepticism in general. I am very active on social media …
I can count on peace. I can count on sleep. I can count on rest. I don’t need a “My …
The call here is for the confused, the simple and ignorant to have dinner with Lady Wisdom. It is easy …
I must be very careful. Am I bragging about evil? Of course not! Really? Do I think I am a …
Humility is the correct way to come into God’s presence. Someone who knows Jesus and follows Him will be growing …
It is an interesting question. Do I hate evil? Should I hate evil? Am I passionate in my hate for …
There are many reasons to be thankful about the wonderful world around us. God is good and in a good …
David has committed a terrible sin with Bathsheba in committing adultery and then having her husband killed in battle. David …
Wisdom is useless unless I act on it. Wisdom is about knowing, understanding and doing. Acting on wisdom leads to …
God is God. God is to be honored and His name is to be revered. This is a shock to …
We have an amazing God. God is God. God is God of gods. God reigns supreme. I must get that …
I deal with a lot of atheists and skeptics online. I see this play out daily. There is a duplicitousness …
My dad would say very frequently “There are two things certain in life …. death and taxes”. I think for …
I need to think about God. That is the main thing. More important though, I need to think about God’s …
I want wisdom. I am on a journey. If I am careful, I might get lost. There are lots of …
Now here is a good word. God, our most High God, is stunning. So is His Son Jesus. So is …
I want to live long. I want to live well. I want to live long. There is very good news. …
I can trust God. God provides me a safe place. Some days we all need a refuge or even a …
Joy is something we all long for but that often seems difficult to grab hold of. Experiencing joy should be …
God is ready, willing and able to give me wisdom. God makes it clear and is plain spoken. There is …
Jesus is King of God’s country. Jesus will rule forever and ever. There is no end to His authority. Jesus …
I have to guard against being content. Being self-satisfied is dangerous. Neglecting wisdom in my life leads to the destruction …
Jesus is smiling. He takes great pleasure in giving me freedom. My life is a gift from God. I didn’t earn …
Here is great advice. Don’t get drunk. There is no good that comes from it. Leaders need a clear and …
It is not about me. Of course I get down. I start crying the blues. I’m throwing a big pity …
I am constantly on the lookout for tornadoes. I live in tornado alley. I used to live in the northeast …
This chapter in Proverbs is not written by King Solomon. It is written by Agur, the son of Jakeh. We …
God is loyal. God is faithful. That is just who God is. It is His very nature. When God says …
Why am I down in the dumps? King David has lots of good reasons to ask. So do I. I …
The purpose of fasting should be to take my eyes off the things of this world to focus completely on …
The issue here, relative to “good people”, is one of righteousness. Do we have righteous people in charge? The contrast …
This is tough. When a friend betrays us, it is so very painful. I can take it when trolls attack …
A lion is a mighty and very courageous animal. Jesus is the Lion of the tribe of Judah. I want …
I am happy. Jesus promises me that I will be. A state of pleasure or joy experienced both by people …
The world isn’t worshiping God, our Master. They don’t know Him and his wonderful love. Jesus brings me great joy …
Jesus calls on me to be humble. God is God. God is great. I am not. I am a slave. …
David knows. God has given him wisdom. Being quiet and not saying what I am thinking is a good course …
God wants me to be wise. God wants me to understand that He is God. I am not. God is …
I sure feel like this some days. I do good (or at least I think I do). What do I …
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