The Bible in a Year “Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life; he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.” —Proverbs 13:3 Most of us can remember a sentence we wish we had never spoken. Perhaps it came during an argument, when frustration supplied the words before wisdom had time to examine them. PerhapsContinue reading “Before the Words Leave Your Mouth”
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When Splendor Corrupts Wisdom
The Bible in a Year “Thine heart was lifted up because of thy beauty, thou hast corrupted thy wisdom by reason of thy brightness: I will cast thee to the ground, I will lay thee before kings, that they may behold thee.” —Ezekiel 28:17 Ezekiel 26–28 records God’s judgment against Tyre, a wealthy Phoenician cityContinue reading “When Splendor Corrupts Wisdom”
WHERE ARE YOUR EYES LEADING YOU?
The Bible in a Year “The wise man’s eyes are in his head; but the fool walks in darkness: and I myself perceived also that one event happens to them all.” —Ecclesiastes 2:14 At first glance, Solomon’s statement may sound almost humorous. Where else would a person’s eyes be except in the head? Yet EcclesiastesContinue reading “WHERE ARE YOUR EYES LEADING YOU?”
Wisdom Knows When to Step Away
The Bible in a Year “A prudent man foresees the evil, and hides himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.” —Proverbs 27:12 As we journey through the Bible this year, Proverbs continually reminds us that wisdom is more than possessing information. Biblical wisdom teaches us how to recognize what is happening, anticipate whereContinue reading “Wisdom Knows When to Step Away”
When Sin Becomes a Laughing Matter
The Bible in a Year “Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favor.” Proverbs 14:9 Proverbs speaks with a directness that can make us uncomfortable, yet that discomfort is often part of its mercy. It identifies foolishness not merely as a lack of intelligence but as a moral resistance toContinue reading “When Sin Becomes a Laughing Matter”
The Rope We Weave One Choice at a Time
The Bible in a Year “His own iniquities shall take the wicked himself, and he shall be holden with the cords of his sins.” — Proverbs 5:22 As we journey through the Bible this year, Proverbs repeatedly teaches us to look beyond the immediate appearance of a choice and consider where that choice will eventuallyContinue reading “The Rope We Weave One Choice at a Time”
The Wisdom That Keeps Listening
The Bible in a Year A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels. Proverbs 1:5 As we continue walking through the Bible in a year, Proverbs reminds us that wisdom is not merely something we possess; it is something we keep receiving. The trulyContinue reading “The Wisdom That Keeps Listening”
Start at the Center of Truth
As the Day Begins “Not as pleasing men, but God, which tries our hearts.” — 1 Thessalonians 2:4 Many people spend their lives trying to understand the world while leaving God out of the equation. They study creation without considering the Creator, seek purpose without acknowledging the One who gives purpose, and pursue knowledge withoutContinue reading “Start at the Center of Truth”
The Day a Prophet Stopped a War
DID YOU KNOW Did You Know? Sometimes God changes history with only a few faithful words. Second Chronicles 11 begins during a tense and dangerous moment in Israel’s history. Rehoboam, Solomon’s son, had assembled 180,000 warriors to fight against the northern tribes and reclaim his divided kingdom. Everything pointed toward bloodshed. The army was prepared,Continue reading “The Day a Prophet Stopped a War”
When Helping Hurts and Healing Begins
DID YOU KNOW Did you know that God cares not only about generosity, but also about wisdom in how we help people? When we read passages like 1 Timothy 5:10–17, we sometimes struggle to understand why Paul included such detailed instructions about widows and church support. Yet hidden within those verses is an insightful lessonContinue reading “When Helping Hurts and Healing Begins”