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?”
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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”
When Pride Chooses the Wrong Voice
The Bible in a Year “He forsook the counsel which the old men gave him, and took counsel with the young men that were brought up with him.” — 2 Chronicles 10:8 One of the most dangerous moments in life is not when we lack advice, but when we reject wise counsel because it doesContinue reading “When Pride Chooses the Wrong Voice”
Buried Riches of the Soul
The Treasure Worth the Pursuit As the Day Begins “Search for wisdom as for hidden treasures; then you will understand the fear of the Lord.” — Proverbs 2:4–5 There is something in the human spirit that awakens when we hear of hidden treasure. The imagination comes alive, the will is stirred, and effort suddenly feelsContinue reading “Buried Riches of the Soul”