Don’t spend all your energy on sex and all your money on women; they have destroyed kings. Listen, Lemuel. Kings should not drink wine or have a craving for alcohol. When they drink, they forget the laws and ignore the rights of people in need. Proverbs 31:3-5 GNT Hindsight is 20/20. Looking back over my life, I… Read More »

Stubborn people who repeatedly refuse to accept correction will suddenly be broken and never recover. Proverbs 29:1 TPT Recently I received my evaluation at work.  I was elated about the increase in the salary (Thank You Jesus!!!), but not jubilant about the corrections shared. However, if I constantly refuse to accept the corrections, eventually, I… Read More »

Those who work their land will have abundant food, but those who chase fantasies will have their fill of poverty. Proverbs 28:19 NIV When I moved into my grandmother’s house after her passing, one of the things that I knew would be a daunting task was keeping the yard as beautiful as she kept it.… Read More »

Know the state of your flocks,     and put your heart into caring for your herds, for riches don’t last forever,     and the crown might not be passed to the next generation. After the hay is harvested and the new crop appears     and the mountain grasses are gathered in, your sheep will provide… Read More »

As a door turns on its hinges so does the lazy person on his bed {never getting out of it} Proverbs 26:14 (Amplified Bible) This is a story about a foolish girl who fell head over heels in love with a young man who had an attractive personality, good looks, and was well built. However,… Read More »

If you and your neighbor have a difference of opinion, settle it between yourselves and do not reveal any secrets. Proverbs 25:9 GNT The best relationships disagree, debate, argue, and yes even fight. Two different people with different backgrounds, beliefs, and views will not always see eye to eye on everything. Some years ago, the… Read More »

By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established; through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures. Proverbs 24:3-4 NIV I read this story in Tony Evans’ book of illustrations, and I’d like to share it with you. A wise woman who was traveling in the mountains found a… Read More »

Do‎ not‎ speak‎ in‎ the‎ hearing‎ of‎ a‎ fool,‎ For‎ he‎ will‎ despise‎ the‎ wisdom‎ of‎ your‎ words.‎ Do‎ not‎ remove‎ the‎ ancient‎ landmark,‎ Nor‎ enter‎ the‎ fields‎ of‎ the‎ fatherless;‎ For‎ their‎ Redeemer‎ is‎ mighty;‎ He‎ will‎ plead‎ their‎ cause‎ against‎ you.‎ Apply‎ your‎ heart‎ to‎ instruction,‎ And‎ your‎ ears‎ to‎ words‎ of‎ knowledge.‎… Read More »