Devotionals

It is awesome to have skilled people. — 2 Chronicles 2:13–14 Reading this morning about Solomon building the temple of God. He asked the king of Tyre for a skilled craftsman. Here is his response: 2 Chronicles 2:13–14 (NIV84): “I am sending you Huram-Abi, a man of...

Addictions will destroy our lives. — Proverbs 23:29–35 Reading through proverbs and this really stood out.  Most proverbs are short, but this was a longer admonition. Proverbs 23:29–35 (NIV84): 29 Who has woe? Who has sorrow?  Who has strife? Who has...

We Need to Make a Plan, but We Must Trust God — Proverbs 16:3, 9, 21:31 Proverbs 16:9 (NIV84) "In his heart a man plans his course,  but the Lord determines his steps." Without a plan we get no where, but God is the One who makes it happen. We should prepare for the...

A Wife Has Great Influence, and She Has the Power to Bring Honour to Her Family — Proverbs 12:4, 14:1, 18:22 Proverbs 12:4 (NIV84) "A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown,  but a disgraceful wife is like decay in his bones." I have been incredibly blessed to...

It has been said, "It is better to give than receive." — Proverbs 11:24–25 God's economy is upside down. When we withhold and try to keep for ourselves, we lose out in many, many ways. Proverbs 11:24–25 (NIV84):  24 One man gives freely, yet gains even more; ...

Laziness. The proverbs talk a lot about the sluggard. — Proverbs 10:4–5, 26 Proverbs 10:4–5 (NIV84):  4 Lazy hands make a man poor,  but diligent hands bring wealth.  5 He who gathers crops in summer is a wise son,  but he who sleeps during harvest is a...