Devotionals

Are We Open to Correction? — Proverbs 9:7-9 Are we teachable? Or do we get defensive and lash out at those who are trying to help us? Proverbs 9:7-9 (NIV84) 8 "Do not rebuke a mocker or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man and he will love you." 9 "Instruct a wise man...

Do you know what makes God upset? The most upset? — Proverbs 6:16–19 Listen to Proverbs 6:16–19 Proverbs 6:16–19 (NIV84):  There are six things the Lord hates, seven that are detestable to him:  17 haughty eyes, a lying tongue,  hands that shed innocent...

"Garbage In Garbage Out" — Proverbs 4:23 This is one of my mom's sayings. In reading proverbs this morning, I was struck by the call for wisdom and connected to what you decide, what you say, and what you allow to put in your path or what you see. The center of these...

I have it all figured out - ah-huh. — Proverbs 3:5–7 This is when we get into the most trouble. We become unteachable. We have worked it all out in our minds. Have we sought God? Have we asked Him? What does His word have to say about my situation? Proverbs 3:5–7...

Love and Faithfulness — Proverbs 3:3-4 Wow, are those important. Bound together, they are an incredible force. When I think about the relationships in my life, what are the key things I am longing for? These two are at the top of the list. Reading in Proverbs this...

How do we become wise? What is the key? — Proverbs 1:5, 7 Proverbs 1:7 (NIV84):  7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge,  but fools despise wisdom and discipline. When we think we have it all figured out, we are in trouble. Acknowledging God and...