Proverbs 14:32 The expression “to hit rock bottom” is used when someone has exhausted their resources, usually in a foolish or wasteful pursuit, and now has nowhere to turn for help. It often happens with those who pursue addictive behaviors. They burn all their bridges with those who might have been there in thisContinue reading “Rock Bottom”
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Carbon Copy
Proverbs 14:31 I am not sure that everyone will like today’s proverb. It makes a direct connection between our attitude toward the poor and our attitude toward God. This could get dangerous! If we oppress the poor we show contempt for the LORD. Oppression is a pretty strong term. Oppression does not happenContinue reading “Carbon Copy”
Bones
Proverbs 14:30 It can be hard to be at peace in a world that runs on discontentment. Every advertisement, every program, every speech, every movie, every product is about envy. They want you to buy something. Even news shows are selling you something. They hook your attention so you will endure the commercials. ItContinue reading “Bones”
My Motorcycle
Proverbs 14:29 It can be difficult to be patient. I know, I drive to work on a highway populated with twenty-somethings who have a death wish! They weave in and out of the three lanes of traffic like they are trying to weave a tapestry with their movements. But, I have to admit, itContinue reading “My Motorcycle”
Kings
Proverbs 14:28 One of the most basic principles of leadership is that people have to be willing to follow the leader! If they aren’t following, you aren’t leading. Political leaders get in trouble when people don’t like them. When their poll numbers drop too far, they become ineffective as leaders because people are notContinue reading “Kings”
A Little Cuddle Goes a Long Way
Proverbs 14:26-27 Serving the LORD provides stability for children. What a simple lesson, and yet so rare a quality. It provides the most fundamental needs of children, and adults for that matter. There are many areas where this is true, but here several on which to focus. Our first proverb states that childrenContinue reading “A Little Cuddle Goes a Long Way”
Crying Wolf
Proverbs 14:25 With the abundance of crime shows, both those portraying the crime in glorious detail and those dramatizing the solving of them, we know the value of a good witness to a crime. Solving the case can hinge on the availability and reliability of the witnesses. And in the case of serial criminals,Continue reading “Crying Wolf”
Cutting Grass
Proverbs 14:23-24 Part of what made America great was the value placed on hard work. Right or wrong theologically, hard work has paid off for generations of our ancestors. Even today, hard work is a good thing. We have a young man aged 13 who cuts the grass at our house. He makesContinue reading “Cutting Grass”
Chiseled in Stone
Proverbs 14:22 Anyone enjoy the “Oceans” 11, 12, 13 movies? The planning that goes into the big heists is fun to watch, even though hipped by Hollywood. And with the recent big stakes heist that took place in Cannes, France netting the thief about $136 million in jewels! Really big evil usually doesn’t happenContinue reading “Chiseled in Stone”
Your Rich Neighbor
Proverbs 14:20-21 As you read about the rich having many friends, don’t you just want to say to the writer of this proverb, “Duh, tell me something a little less obvious!” It can seem as if the rich have it so easy, and in some ways you are correct. But I want to digContinue reading “Your Rich Neighbor”
The Arnold Journey 