Are you familiar with someone who rarely smiles? They find life too difficult while dragging themselves from one task to the next without any regard for how it may be affecting their spouse or children! Their words usually uncover the self-inflicted, self-absorption of their existence. “A broken heart crushes the spirit” (Proverbs 15:13b, NLT). “For … Continue reading Proverbs 15
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Proverbs 14
While seeing a female medical doctor, I mentioned keeping my then 2-year-old grandson. Since she had a 3-year-old little girl, she proceeded to inform me of what her pediatrician had recommended for temper tantrums. When the little girl had her next tantrum, she gave it a try which consisted of shutting her 3-year-old in her … Continue reading Proverbs 14
Proverbs 12 & 13
One never knows how adult children will end up doing things, but I’ve been highly impressed as I watch ours do the “disciplining thing” with their children. This past weekend has given me a genuine respect for the time and energy, not to mention wisdom, that goes into disciplining the foster-grands! When wisdom is needed, … Continue reading Proverbs 12 & 13
Proverbs 11
I’ve been on a very special weekend with my daughters and all the grands. It was special because it’s the first time to have a getaway, just us girls, and the first time for my older daughter to bring her foster-children, not to mention having four grands at the beach; a priceless experience. But what … Continue reading Proverbs 11
Proverbs 10
Do you wonder if your neighbors are reading the Book of Proverbs? Do your neighbors want to ask YOU to read the Book of Proverbs on a regular basis? Proverbs is God’s practical wisdom for righteous living: Wise Behavior = Skillful Living We encountered the foundational truth of wisdom in the first chapter of the … Continue reading Proverbs 10
Proverbs 9
Have you built a house or watched one being built? There’s so much work that goes into the whole project. While examining Proverbs 9, I was impressed with the first line of the first verse, “Wisdom has built her house” (Proverbs 9:1a, NLT). The Bible Knowledge Commentary observes, “in Proverbs wisdom is frequently personified as … Continue reading Proverbs 9
Proverbs 8
When do you squeal in excitement? Better yet, what can make you look absolutely nonsensical to a watching world, but you don’t care because of the sheer joy you feel? Since he was 3 months old, watching our grandson while his parents were at work has been our privilege. During his first two years we … Continue reading Proverbs 8
Proverbs 7
One of the best things my parents did for me as a child was making sure I enrolled in the Bible Memory Association (BMA) program at our Church. I found it very helpful to write out the verse I was to memorize. Oftentimes I just kept writing it until I had it down. I also … Continue reading Proverbs 7
Proverbs 6
Attending the National Radio Broadcasters Convention in Nashville in 2003 was an unbelievable honor. We will always be grateful to the church member that gave us free tickets to attend. Meeting Christian writers, pastors, speakers, and musicians was a huge privilege. But more than the endearing reception that a certain pastor/teacher/author demonstrated as he signed … Continue reading Proverbs 6
Proverbs 5
A little boy looks up at you, With eyes opened wide. He puts his trusting hand in yours, And something stirs insideHe leads you to the window, Where you stand and stare …A robin hops out on the lawn, But you didn’t see it there.Your mind is deep in thought; The years are racing past. … Continue reading Proverbs 5
