Friday, August 23, 2024
Knowledge is good, but there is a vast difference between “knowledge” (having the facts) and “wisdom” (applying those facts to life). We may amass knowledge, but without wisdom our knowledge is useless. We must learn how to live out what we know. Solomon, the wisest man who ever lived, gives practical insights and guidelines for life. Read more
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Do you ever find it hard to read Proverbs? It’s not usually a place I choose to turn to when picking up my Bible. But, in writing this devo, I was reminded how quick, relevant, and life-giving Godly wisdom is! As we begin in Proverbs 24, the writer reminds us that Godly wisdom is foundational. Read more
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
“A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold” (Proverbs 22:1). A good name is like a tapestry woven over time, thread by thread. Each choice, each word, each act of kindness or grace adds a new color or pattern. The world’s gold and silver are… Read more
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