Reading through the book of Proverbs each month can contribute to a high wisdom quotient. It's a word from the Wise--God--from the lips of the wisest man to live--Solomon.
A Word from the Wise
Giving or Paying?
We pay tithes. We give offerings. Or do we? A recent sermon got me thinking about this distinction. Or if there should be one.
Seven Step Plan to Accomplishing Big Things
Check out the seven step plan to accomplishing big things according to Nehemiah.
What Am I Counting on for Security?
Everyone wants security. It matters where we place our trust to find it.
Seeing Myself in the Parable of Two Sons
Jesus told a parable that started "A certain man had two sons." Which son am I like?
Ezra Comes to Sunday School
I teach a class of 4th to 8th graders, and we recently traveled through the book of Ezra. Here are some things I thought I knew (but didn’t): Ezra was part of the rebuilding of the post-captivity temple. Nope. That happened as much as FIFTY years before Ezra showed up with the contingent of priests …
Answer Anxiety with Surrender
Anxiety is a huge problem in our world. I never considered surrender as the answer. Enter Jennie Allen and her amazing book GET OUT OF YOUR HEAD. I’ve been writing about it for a few weeks now, and I hope you’re not tired of listening to me synthesize the amazing information and encouragement she provided …
It’s Your Choice: Choose to Be Known
God made us to be seen and loved. If you're feeling isolated, this post is for you.
Walking by Faith Means Moving Not Waiting
Walking is not standing. Walking is not sitting. Walking, in fact, requires movement, and you can do it while you’re waiting.
Love of the Truth: the Lies We Believe
News reports abound. But are they accurate? In this digital era, fake news has become a real thing. We need to be able suss out the truth so we won’t believe a lie. But sometimes, lies are easier to believe than the truth. I encountered this multiple times as I read through Jennie Allen’s fabulous …
A Pew Perspective 