Proverbs 3:5-8 Trust can be a difficult thing to do. For some of us, trusting seems almost impossible because of the hurts we have experienced in our lives. Sometimes it is the people who are closest to us that hurt us the most. We have learned the lesson that trusting people can be very dangerous.Continue reading “Uncharted Waters”
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My Son
Proverbs 3:1-4 My son (1:8, 2:1, 3:1). This fatherly figure wants desperately to pass along the wisdom to his son. He calls on him to listen, to keep attending to the wisdom contained in his words. They offer his son a better way. Perhaps the father made many mistakes and he wished for his sonContinue reading “My Son”
Watch Your Back
Proverbs 2:16-22 As yesterday’s reading showed us the protective power of wisdom in regards to wicked men, our passage today shows the protective power of wisdom in connection to wicked men. My first observation, and insight has to do with the contrast between these two groups of people. Remember, the writer was a man, notContinue reading “Watch Your Back”
Detour
Proverbs 2 How hard is it to get life “right?” I mean, if we want to really make a positive impact on our world, what is it going to cost us? The quick answer is everything. But this answer doesn’t help us walk it out in any meaningful way. It doesn’t provide any direction forContinue reading “Detour”
Open Mic Night
Proverbs 1 In the book of Proverbs, wisdom is portrayed as a person, often trying to convey an important message. We see this in verses 20-33. The first half is the picture that captures the imagination, and then the application of the wisdom presented. Let’s take a look at the picture. If you have everContinue reading “Open Mic Night”
Cannoli, Biscotti, Tiramisù
Proverbs 1 As I mentioned yesterday, the book of Proverbs is filled with practical wisdom that will help us in everyday life. I like to think about this book like a box of very expensive pastries. When we were in Italy, we would be walking through a town and be window shopping, just to enjoyContinue reading “Cannoli, Biscotti, Tiramisù”
Is Anyone Smart Enough?
Proverbs 1 Sometimes I wonder if we as Americans on purpose choose some of the dumbest people to lead us so that we will have someone to blame other than ourselves. But we collectively elected them! So who is the dumbest person in the room? Down through history society has sought smart people to lead.Continue reading “Is Anyone Smart Enough?”
What have you passed on?
1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Several years ago I found an exercise that helped me focus my energies in life. It was while I was working with very ill hospital patients. If there is one thing terminal illness can do is to focus us on what is really important. Patients and family members just want to sayContinue reading “What have you passed on?”
Keys
1 Corinthians 15:1-7 There are some things in life that we need to remember, like our car keys. We all know what it is like when we need a key and we forgot it or can’t find it. Frustration! At that moment we get consumed, don’t we? Nothing else seems to matter. For some peopleContinue reading “Keys”
Occupation Makeover
Philippians 2:5-8 Why is it so tough for us to serve others? At least that is how I feel so often. Do you every resent having to serve rather than being served? Serving others involves honoring them, lifting them up, raising their importance above our own (at least temporarily). We all like to be served,Continue reading “Occupation Makeover”
The Arnold Journey 