Becoming Wise

Verse: Proverbs 9:10-11 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. For through me your days will be many, and years will be added to your life. Devotion I’ve always liked these verses because they are foundational...

Seek After Wisdom

Verse: Proverbs 8:32-36 (NIV) 32 Now then, my children, listen to me; blessed are those who keep my ways. 33 Listen to my instruction and be wise; do not disregard it. 34 Blessed are those who listen to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at my doorway. 35 For...

Wrong Place. Wrong Time.

Verse: Proverbs 7::6-9 At the window of my house I looked down through the lattice. I saw among the simple, I noticed among the young men, a youth who had no sense. He was going down the street near her corner, walking along in the direction of her house at...

Working for God

Verse: Proverbs 6:6-8 Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, yet it stores its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest. Devotion Sometimes I think it is easy to compartmentalize our lives and...

The Power to Act

Verse: Proverbs 3:27-28 Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act. Do not say to your neighbor, “Come back tomorrow and I’ll give it to you”— when you already have it with you. Devotion This is one of those verses we could...

Life Guide

Verse: Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. Devotion My Eagle Scout husband always hikes with a trail map and makes sure we are well prepared....