Proverbs 22:6 is NOT a Promise

Proverbs 22:6 is NOT a Promise

Once in a ladies’ Bible study group, a young mother of three small boys made a bold declaration. “If you raise your kids correctly and to follow God, they will never rebel.” Her words hit the room like a wrecking ball. Most of us knew that two godly mothers in the...
Wisdom: Why, Where, and How

Wisdom: Why, Where, and How

I’ve been reading through the Bible book of Proverbs during my morning quiet time. Written almost 3,000 years ago by Israel’s king Solomon, the wisdom found there is just as relevant today. This collection of proverbs or “wise sayings” encourages us to seek God’s...
Our Battle with the Green-Eyed Monster

Our Battle with the Green-Eyed Monster

Jealousy is a beast. Often referred to as “the green-eyed monster,” it hungrily devours our peace, contentment, and joy leaving nothing but decay in its wake. Shakespeare, who coined this metaphor for jealousy in his play “Othello,” knew it’s destructive power....
A Pig with a Nose Ring

A Pig with a Nose Ring

Have you ever seen a pig with a gold ring in its nose? I haven’t, but I’ve seen the equivalent many times. You probably have too. Check out this morsel of ancient wisdom to see what I mean: A woman who is beautiful but lacks discretion is like a gold ring in a pig’s...
3 Ways to “Build” with Our Words

3 Ways to “Build” with Our Words

This post is the first in a short series, “Ancient Wisdom for Today’s Woman.” Each post will highlight a verse from Proverbs and explore how Christian women can apply it to our lives today. None of us would purposefully drive our car through our living room window,...

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