Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Proverbs is one of several books in the Bible written as “Wisdom Literature.” These books, each with a unique flair, do their best to present guidelines for living a good life. Proverbs specifically uses short sayings that are probabilities not promises; wisdom not law; and principles with practical applications. Its intent is to impart knowledge… Read more
Monday, August 19, 2024
My mom was the queen of pithy sayings, so my childhood was filled with her “wise proverbs” about how to live life. She drew wisdom from many sources, including the Bible, that fit almost any situation. In fact, when we celebrated her 70th birthday by showering her with 70 of the things we loved about… Read more
Friday, August 16, 2024
Each chapter of the Book of Proverbs reads like a grocery list of random thoughts. These one-liners remind me of the old Matthew McConaughey Lincoln car commercials when he is driving around town and just waxing eloquent on deep thoughts like, “Sometimes you gotta go back to actually move forward…” – I like to read… Read more
Thursday, August 15, 2024
As you know, I’m the parent of a teenager and three in their early 20s, and this season of life as a parent of kids who are launching is absolutely wild. One minute they are being so adulty and solving their own problems and I can’t believe I raised children who are so smart. And… Read more