Get ready to start a journey…a journey through the pages of the Bible and the pages of your life.
Steve McNair was killed…by his lover. She shot the former All-Pro quarterback, husband, and father of four, four times. Then, she ended her life as well. What a sad story! What a reminder of Scripture’s relevant truth: A life of duplicity leads to destruction (Proverbs 11:3). But a life of wisdom…well, here’s what today’s proverb says.
All I can say is—it hurt. The words came out direct and sharp, hitting the intended target. I laughed it off and pretended the comment didn’t matter, but I was bleeding inside. Those words have been ringing in my head for over twenty years. I have talked to the individual. He barely remembers saying anything. He apologized. I need to get over it. But it is amazing how Satan has used that little episode in my life.
Don Lough on personal challenges while leading an international ministry and steps to take before you burn out.
Do you ever wonder if anything you do makes an impact? I do. In fact, I was feeling that way not long ago. I wasn’t thinking of throwing in the towel or being emotionally distraught, but I was in a funk of discouragement. And that’s when God sent a “messenger” with a “word in season.”
A platonic peck on the cheek from your aunts is one thing; a kiss on the lips is quite another. It is reserved for the one you love. It communicates a deep affection. A kiss on the lips is delivered by your heart. So is an honest answer.
Here’s what the Proverbs say about the power of the tongue.
Okay, truth game. I am going to ask you a question. Be honest with your answer. Ready? What do you trust in? What do you really trust in? Let me offer what I think are some of the top answers.
Self-counsel. It will get you into trouble every time. Left to ourselves, we can rationalize just about anything…even sin. Here are some examples of self-counsel that did not end well.
Here’s how the Proverbs describes the action of a wicked person in contrast to the person who is upright.
During a tough economy, his company was making money hand over fist. While others were struggling, he was thriving. His success was not surprising. The shrewd businessman had a long string of profitable years. He was wealthy…and he liked his money. The only thing he liked better than the money was making more money.
Phil Moser on what God’s Word says about taking risks and a behind-the-scenes look at the Church in Ukraine.
One problem with the consequences of sin is that you never know when the consequences will show up. The apostle Paul says that the sins of some people are clear and evident, “going before them to judgment” while “the sins of others appear later” (1 Timothy 5:24). But whether the consequences of sin show up now or later, make no mistake, “your sin will find you out” (Numbers 32:23).