Hebrews 12:1-3: “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and […]

Proverbs 4:23: “Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.” There are so many things vying for our attention and for possession of our heart. Just think about it for a moment. Doubt, criticisms, affections, pride, sin, bitterness, distractions, greed, and misguided priorities, just to […]

Proverbs 4:18-19 says, “The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining ever brighter till the full light of day. But the way of the wicked is like deep darkness; they do not know what makes them stumble.” One of the most important questions we need […]

Proverbs 3:34-35 says, “He mocks proud mockers but gives grace to the humble. The wise inherit honor, but fools he holds up to shame.” One of the primary character traits needed and demonstrated by great leaders and great people is humility. Jesus was humble, and we are called to be […]

Proverbs 3:27-28 says, “Do not withhold good from those who deserve it, when it is in your power to act. Do not say to your neighbor, ‘Come back later; I’ll give it tomorrow’ when you now have it with you.” “Exercise speed when meeting human need.” That’s the gist of this […]

Proverbs 3:13-15 says, “Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gains understanding, for she [wisdom] is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold. She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her.”  Every business person is looking for the greatest ROI […]

One thing we can know for sure is that God has our best interest at heart. When He says do something or don’t do something else, it is for our good. Proverbs 3:11 says, “My son, do not despise the Lord’s discipline and do not resent his rebuke, because the […]

Proverbs is full of principles to live by. It’s an incredible book for those interested in principled living. By principled living I’m talking about living our lives on purpose and not by chance. The book of Proverbs is full of probabilities and wisdom that show us how to live, what […]

Many people say they value the Bible. Tons of people say they live by the Bible. That’s good. That’s wonderful. But is it true? It’s one thing to talk the talk, but are we walking the walk? It’s awesome to pontificate about how important the Bible is to us…but is […]