Proverbs 17:24 One of the things about people who accomplish a lot by the world’s standards is their ability to keep their focus on a goal. They doggedly stay focused. They are able to not get sidetracked by non-important, non-essential tasks that don’t contribute to the goal. They can look at what needs toContinue reading “Viewfinder”
Tag Archives: Wisdom
Mentorship
Proverbs 16:31 If our proverb is true, and I am sure it is, then I am one splendor-crowned guy! In a society that doesn’t value gray hair, and the wisdom and experience that can come with it, these words seem silly. We dye our gray hair. We work hard to hide any sign ofContinue reading “Mentorship”
Goldline
Proverbs 16:16 In our greed-filled society, the words of today’s proverb could not be more appropriate. When was the last time you heard a commercial that encouraged you to make the best out of what you already owned, to not buy the newest, but be satisfied with what you have? I didn’t think so.Continue reading “Goldline”
Pigpen
Proverbs 15:2 I love the character Pigpen from Charles Shultz’s Charlie Brown. Remember him? He is the one with the cloud of dust that surrounds him. Everywhere he goes that cloud that goes with him. For him it isn’t such a good thing. His reputation precedes his arrival. And after he leaves there isContinue reading “Pigpen”
Thoughtful
Proverbs 14:8 If you have ever been around wise people, they seem to have one thing in common: they don’t make hasty decisions. They seem to think about life and the direction they want to take. They consider the consequences of their actions carefully. They gather information and weigh the options. It is not thatContinue reading “Thoughtful”
Picky Eater
Proverbs 14:6-7 Some people just don’t want to hear the truth! In fact, they are so used to taking in the lies, that when the truth comes their way, they can’t accept it. It is as if they filter out the truth. Did you hear that the arctic had half the usually number of daysContinue reading “Picky Eater”
Rub Off
Proverbs 13:20 The people we hang around with will influence us. You will influence them as well. So choose your friends and companions wisely. Don’t fall into friendship, choose friends. We rub off on each other. This is an important lesson often lost on so many people. We try to instill this lesson in ourContinue reading “Rub Off”
Facebook Narcissist
Proverbs 13:10 There are few things that bother me in life more than someone who thinks they know it all. It is amazing when their opinion is the only one that matters, or that they are right about everything. Now when you get two people like that in the same conversation, look out! Chances areContinue reading “Facebook Narcissist”
Ruin’s Invitation
Proverbs 10:13-14 These two verses give us a simple picture of the results of wisdom and folly. We can take them together because there is a parallel between the first and forth lines, and the middle two lines. The outside lines deal with what each says, and the middle lines deal with what each gains.Continue reading “Ruin’s Invitation”
Cramming for Life
Proverbs 8:22-36 Have you heard of the advantages of Gold? The commercials abound. It never goes down in value. Or at least that is what the commercials say. The funny thing about gold is that it has value because we assign it value. It is shiny, it is rare, but what can you really doContinue reading “Cramming for Life”
The Arnold Journey 