Moving from one book to another, as we do in today’s reading (Proverbs 31-Ecclesiastes 1-2) brings a jolt, a strong shot of reality. ...

Why is it so tempting to engage in stereotyping?  With a little reflection on today’s reading (Proverbs 28-30) we can see that there are...

The path to spiritual growth leads straight through hard things.  Look at this passage in today’s reading (Proverbs 25-27): 5 Better is...

Whatever happened to humility?  Can you imagine a candidate for some high office being introduced with the description “above all, he is...

Biblical wisdom feels backwards to our human nature. Over and over the Bible gives a different perspective on life and truth.  Jesus said...

The godly man or woman knows the difference between fools and friends.  Psalm 1 tells us that the blessed man does not walk in the...

What a strange term, Black Friday. For many it means a chance to buy stuff at reduced prices.  Merchants hope to see black numbers in...

Scripture, particularly passages like today’s reading (Proverbs 7-9), calls us to seek wisdom.  New Testament books like James emphasize...

Did you know there are things that God hates?  The list of seven of these despicable behaviors in today’s reading (Proverbs 4-6) are not...

As we continue today in Proverbs 1:8-3:35, it’s clear that this book is filled with warnings and promises about how to live in a way that...

Today we finish the Psalms and begin Proverbs (Psalm 145:1-Proverbs 1:7).  The change of genre is noticeable, like leaving a mountain...

God’s grace brings joy and generosity among those who have little. Today’s reading: Proverbs 30-31; 2 Corinthians 8 20 She opens her hand...