December 29 | Proverbs 16:9 “The heart of a person plans his way but the Lord directs his steps.” (Proverbs 16:9) How do you plan for this next year? We always use the phrase, “Pencil you in.” If we ask the Lord what He wants us to do and plan…
December 3 | Proverbs 15:22 “Plans fail without counsel, but with many counselors they stand.” (Proverbs 15:22) A lot of people believe they are alone. They don’t think they can ask anyone for help or get advice from experts. And yet, self-help books are flying off the shelves. Why are…
December 1 | Proverbs 21:20 “Desirable treasure and oil are in a wise man’s dwelling, but afoolish man swallows it.” (Proverbs 21:20) In our American culture people are unconcerned with saving for the future. They would rather spend now and get what they want. Our nation is tens of trillions…
November 17 | Proverbs 18:22 “He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the Lord.” (Proverbs 18:22) We’re always looking for the best things in life. I don’t know anyone who wakes up in the morning and wants to have a miserable day. How happy…
November 2 | Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust the Lord with all your heart and don’t lean on your own understanding, in all your ways acknowledge Him and He Himself will make your ways straight. Don’t be wise in your own eyes. Fear the Lord, and turn from evil. It will be…
December 29 | Proverbs 16:9 “The heart of a person plans his way but the Lord directs his steps.” (Proverbs 16:9) How do you plan for this next year? We always use the phrase, “Pencil you in.” If we ask the Lord what He wants us to do and plan…
December 3 | Proverbs 15:22 “Plans fail without counsel, but with many counselors they stand.” (Proverbs 15:22) A lot of people believe they are alone. They don’t think they can ask anyone for help or get advice from experts. And yet, self-help books are flying off the shelves. Why are…
Your Key to SuccessJ. Carl Laney I wanted to read this book because I am teaching on biblical wisdom from the books of Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and chains. I was interested to see what this book would describe and how it could help me grow in wisdom as well as those…
The Bible has many words in the original languages for healing. I want to focus on 6 Old Testament words for healing to see how it is described in the Old Testament. In my last post, I talked about the messianic prophecies for healing in the Old Testament. In this…
What is the meaning of the Bible verse Proverbs 20:30? “Blows that wound cleanse away evil; strokes make clean the innermost parts.” (Proverbs 20:30, ESV) C This verse may lay the foundation for an argument for capital punishment. Some people refuse to learn from life itself. They do not have…