11 Those who work their land will have abundant food, but those who chase fantasies lack judgement. I am finally enjoying some delicious tomato sandwiches, (complete with Dukes mayonnaise), compliments from my summer garden. Big Boy red tomatoes, Cherokee Heritage purple tomatoes, and handfuls of cherry tomatoes are being harvested from my…
2 When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. C.S. Lewis in his book, Mere Christianity, calls pride the Great Sin. He shares pride’s opposite virtue is Humility. Pride and Humility, a two-sided coin. What about our Christian lives, are we prideful or humble? Perhaps, we may be both. …
11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence. 12 Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs. 18 Whoever conceals hatred has lying lips and whoever spreads slander is a fool. 19 When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his…
Wisdom has built her house; she has set up its seven pillars.2 She has prepared her meat and mixed her wine; she has also set her table.3 She has sent out her servants, and she calls from the highest point of the city,4 “Let all who are simple come to my house!”To those who have no…
22 “The Lord brought me forth as the first of his works, before his deeds of old;23 I was formed long ages ago, at the very beginning, when the world came to be.24 When there were no watery depths, I was given birth, when there were no springs overflowing with water; 25 before the…
My son, keep my words and store up my commands within you.2 Keep my commands and you will live; guard my teachings as the apple of your eye.3 Bind them on your fingers; write them on the tablet of your heart.4 Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,” and to insight, “You are my relative.” Too often,…
20 My son, keep your father’s command and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.21 Bind them always on your heart; fasten them around your neck.22 When you walk, they will guide you; when you sleep, they will watch over you; when you awake, they will speak to you.23 For this command is a lamp, this teaching is a light,and…
21 For your ways are in full view of the Lord, and he examines all your paths. Have you ever made a mistake, but fortunately it was something no one saw and could be corrected. Growing up in the small town of Granite Quarry, we used to ride our bikes through the…
11 I instruct you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths.12 When you walk, your steps will not be hampered; when you run, you will not stumble.13 Hold on to instruction, do not let it go; guard it well, for it is your life.14 Do not set foot on the path of the…
5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;6 in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. Before GPS, I would rely on a map to help plan the route. I would write down the roads I would need to take,…