Category: Devotionals

Worry weighs us down;     a cheerful word picks us up. Proverbs 12:25 MSG It’s always something… House note, car note, insurance, medical bills, doctor visits, follow-up visits, personal projects, professional projects, honey-dos, insomnia, disappointment, self doubt, dread, tension. I could go on, but I think you get the picture. There is so much to be… Read More »

A thick bankroll is no help when life falls apart,     but a principled life can stand up to the worst. Proverbs 11:4 MSG Give freely and become more wealthy;     be stingy and lose everything. The generous will prosper;     those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed. People curse those who hoard their grain,     but they… Read More »

A wise son brings joy to his father,     but a foolish son brings grief to his mother. Ill-gotten treasures have no lasting value,     but righteousness delivers from death. Proverbs 10:1-2 NIV   When I was in high school, I hung with other girls who were like me. We were from Christian families with supportive parents… Read More »

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. For through wisdom your days will be many, and years will be added to your life. If you are wise, your wisdom will reward you; if you are a mocker, you alone will suffer. Proverbs 9:10-12 NIV How many of you… Read More »

“Now then, my children, listen to me;    blessed are those who keep my ways.Listen to my instruction and be wise;    do not disregard it.Blessed are those who listen to me,    watching daily at my doors,    waiting at my doorway.For those who find me find life    and receive favor from the Lord.But those who fail to find me harm themselves;    all who hate me love death.” Proverbs… Read More »

My son, keep my words and store up my commands within you. Keep my commands and you will live; guard my teachings as the apple of your eye. Bind them on your fingers; write them on the tablet of your heart. Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,” and to insight, “You are my relative.”… Read More »

6 You lazy people, you should watch what the ants do and learn from them. 7 Ants have no ruler, no boss, and no leader. 8 But in the summer, ants gather all of their food and save it. So when winter comes, there is plenty to eat. 9 You lazy people, how long are you going to lie there? When… Read More »

Stay away from the woman who commits adultery. Don’t even go near her house. If you do, others will get the honor you should have had. Some stranger will get everything you worked years to get. People you don’t know will take all your wealth. Others will get what you worked for. At the end of your life,… Read More »

Listen, my son, accept what I say,     and the years of your life will be many. I instruct you in the way of wisdom     and lead you along straight paths. When you walk, your steps will not be hampered;     when you run, you will not stumble. Hold on to instruction, do not let it go;     guard… Read More »

Don’t assume that you know it all. Run to God! Run from evil! Your body will glow with health, your very bones will vibrate with life! Proverbs 3:7-8 MSG Bad judgment hurts. I don’t even have to share a personal story to drive home the point. Whether you’re 2, 122, or somewhere in between, you… Read More »