Proverbs 18:10 I love the quote that says, “With the power of God within us, we need never fear the powers around us.” We live in a world that thrives on fear. Because the Enemy knows how powerless, hopeless, and divided it keeps us. But as Christians, we need not fear the power that rules… Continue reading November 10th – Proverbs 18:10
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November 3rd – Proverbs 3:6
Proverbs 3:6 I’ve always known God, and from an early age trusted Jesus as my Savior. But I still was always running in circles and going nowhere fast. I had no direction in life, made destructive choices, and wandered in darkness. And it was only when I was tired of being lost and broken that… Continue reading November 3rd – Proverbs 3:6
Man Plans, God Laughs – Proverbs 16
Proverbs 16 I'm a list maker. I love to sit down with a cup of hot coffee and make a list of things I need to do for the day. My lists keep me organized, and I get a small feeling of accomplishment as I cross off each task. One Friday night I sat down… Continue reading Man Plans, God Laughs – Proverbs 16
October 9th – Proverbs 3:12
Proverbs 3:12 No one likes discipline. And as Christians, when going through trials, the last thing we want hear is that we should rejoice. We are told to be happy because God only disciplines those who belong to Him. But in the middle of sorrows, those words can feel like salt in the wound. Because… Continue reading October 9th – Proverbs 3:12
September 30th – Proverbs 6:8
Proverbs 6:8 As believers, we know not to be anxious about the future. But God also warns us against being foolish and lazy. Throughout the book of Proverbs, we are told the value of hard work. Because hard work can often be the difference between success and failure. Look at the ants. Without needing to… Continue reading September 30th – Proverbs 6:8
September 25th – Proverbs 3:9
Proverbs 3:9 Throughout the Bible we are warned about the dangers of the love of money, and the evil that results. Evil not only in our lives, but in the church as well. And maybe that’s why tithing has become such a hotbed issue among Christians. Tithing was a commandment given to the Israelites to… Continue reading September 25th – Proverbs 3:9
September 11th – Proverbs 25:13
Proverbs 25:13 Did you know the phrase, “a breath of fresh air”, originally came from the phrase, “a breath of heaven”? As His ambassadors to the world, that’s who God calls us to be. We are to be faithful, loyal, and true representatives of the Lord. Breaths of fresh air to a world stifled in… Continue reading September 11th – Proverbs 25:13
September 9th – Proverbs 22:9
Proverbs 22:9 We’ve all heard that it is better to give than to receive. But do you truly believe it? If you do, are you actively searching daily for opportunities to give? And when you give do you do it begrudgingly, or with gladness? The condition of our heart when giving might not matter to… Continue reading September 9th – Proverbs 22:9
Don’t Let Your Heart Envy Sinners – Proverbs 23
Proverbs 23 In the world we live today wealth is celebrated above all else. Our televisions, magazines, and Internet are all inundated with images and stories of the rich and famous. We see their seemingly perfect lives and can't help thinking that they have it all. Whether it's the latest reality star, a favorite sports… Continue reading Don’t Let Your Heart Envy Sinners – Proverbs 23
August 9th – Proverbs 12:25
Proverbs 12:25 Someone once said, “Words are containers for power, you choose what kind of power they carry.” And boy isn’t that the truth! Studies show that it takes seven positive comments to make up for just one negative one. That’s the weight words can hold. They have the ability to bring about good or… Continue reading August 9th – Proverbs 12:25
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