Unlike his father David, Solomon didn't have any wars. But he did have words and he knew what words were for. He knew what words could do. Words can wound. They can tear down, destroy and break. They can also build worlds, save souls and heal broken hearts. In Proverbs chapter … [Read more...] about Lips of Grace ~ Proverbs 4:20-22
Wisdom
Old and Grey
As we grow older, we need to consider that “how” we grow old is far more important than how “old” we grow. The bible gives us a number of insights into growing old and how we are to live out our days in a house that is in decline. ...even to your old age, I am He, and to grey … [Read more...] about Old and Grey
Jesus, What Money is For
God has entrusted us with various things: Sheep, sons, and coins, among others. The issue is not the value or amount of those things we have been given, but the one to whom we must give an account for our use and care of those things. In Luke 16 we are still at the dinner … [Read more...] about Jesus, What Money is For
Old Wives Tales ~ Proverbs 2
Life with God means leaving behind silly myths and old wives' tales. It means becoming more permanent, not less permanent. It means a growing reverence for God. And where there’s a reverence for God, there’s wisdom, and where there’s wisdom, there’s life. My son, if you receive … [Read more...] about Old Wives Tales ~ Proverbs 2
Wisdom Raises Her Voice ~ Proverbs 1:33
The wise-at-heart start with, "What would Jesus do?". Sure, it's a cliche, but it's a cliche because it's true. Sure, it's unoriginal, but we're not looking for original. We're not looking for hip or woke. What we are after here is wisdom, and Jesus is the Wisdom of God. It's … [Read more...] about Wisdom Raises Her Voice ~ Proverbs 1:33