Better to live in a wilderness than in a house with a contentious and angry woman. Proverbs 21:19 CEB Hi. My name is Christian, and I’ve been in a toxic relationship for the last ten years. No, it’s not my husband or even my family – they’re all amazing. It’s social media. Let me back… Read More »
A wise king winnows out the wicked; he drives the threshing wheel over them. Proverbs 20:26 NIV Making bread from scratch is a labor of love. First, you have to winnow the wheat berries. To winnow is to blow the chaff, or husk, off of a wheat berry, or a piece of wheat. In the… Read More »
If you are sensible, you will control your temper. When someone wrongs you, it is a great virtue to ignore it. Proverbs 19:11 GNT I’ve struggled with my temper for a good part of my life. If I feel I’ve been wronged, my temper is like a hurricane, tsunami, and tornado rolled into one! So… Read More »
A fool’s mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul. Proverbs 18:7 NKJV Has someone ever come to you wanting to have a conversation about the latest news, a spiritual matter, or just life in general? Perhaps you were engaged in a spiritual conversation that went something like this; “You… Read More »
A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity. Proverbs 17:17 (NIV) Everybody is not your friend! No matter your age, income, education, or experience, life has taught you some valuable lessons on friendships. Life has taught you that friends fall into four categories. Some friends are fickle;… Read More »
Commit your actions to the Lord, and your plans will succeed. Proverbs 16:3 NLT Commitment is not as easy as it sounds! Commitment is the state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, a pledge, or undertaking. It’s also an obligation that restricts freedom of action. The Secret to Success is to learn… Read More »
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1 NIV Beloved, your life is about to change for the better! I ain’t lying this time! The living out of this principle and the persistent practice of this powerful precept will turn your entire life around. This one verse will… Read More »
The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish. Proverbs 14:11 (ESV) I have spent the entirety of my life trying to be a “good” person. I obeyed my parents; I did well in school and hardly ever got into trouble. I try to always be kind and… Read More »
Proverbs 13 NLT King Solomon records fireballs of wisdom from the Lord – now let’s see if you have the right arm to catch what he is throwing at you. He shares clear instructions on how to live a life pleasing to the Lord; and shares the consequences of what happens when you do not… Read More »
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 »