Good Morning “Proverbs of Solomon Soakers.”  Today we are in Proverbs 10.  Chapter 10 begins a series of the Proverbs of Solomon.  Right after presenting us with two choices wisdom and folly - He neatly and concisely lists Proverb after Proverb in “right way” (wisdom),  “wrong way” (folly) form.   One leads to life, the other death - all are applicable.  Here’s just a couple that stuck out to me…-...  Read More

Good Morning “Simple Way Leavers.”  Today we are in Proverbs 9.“Leave your simple ways and you will live; walk in the way of insight.””‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭9‬:‭6‬ ‭NIV‬‬Today we meet folly.  Here we are presented with two choices… “Lady Wisdom” (The Wisdom of God) offers life, or “Folly” - makes lots of promises but ends in death.  Seems like a no brainer.  It is, especially when we understand and have a ...  Read More

Good Morning “Wisdom Seekers.”  Today we are in Proverbs 8.  Meet “Lady Wisdom”.  Some are quick to assume we are reading about Jesus here - because of Wisdoms description, and her role through creation, and involvement after.  This is not the case.  God the Son is revealed in the NT as the creator & sustainer.  (John 1:1-4;  Colossians 1:16-17; Hebrews 1:1-4) Neither is “Lady Wisdom”, The Holy Sp...  Read More

Good Morning “Wise Choice Makers.”  Today we are in Proverbs 7.  I have often told our students that choosing to sin; is birthed when we know better, yet make a series of small poor choices that we know set us up for failure.  Solomon describes just that, in this Proverb.  “I saw among the simple, I noticed among the young men, a youth who had no sense. He was going down the street near her corner...  Read More

Good Morning "Careful Obeyers."  Today we are in Proverbs 6.  Solomon warns us not to co-sign or put up security for another.  If so, he gives instruction on how to free ourselves.  Furthermore,“There are six things the Lord hates, seven that are detestable to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into ev...  Read More

Good Morning “Faithful”.  Today we are in Proverbs 5.  Solomon addresses a well known commandment in this Proverb -“You shall not commit adultery.”‭‭Exodus‬ ‭20‬:‭14‬ ‭NIV‬‬He describes the allure of the adulteress, the steps of compromise associated with falling into the sin, and the ultimate consequence.  It’s not pretty!  While we might become disciplined enough to control our actions… God is c...  Read More

Good Morning “Heart Guarders”.  Today we are in Proverbs 4.“Take hold of my words with all your heart; keep my commands, and you will live.” Proverbs‬ ‭4‬:‭4‬ ‭NIV‬‬By Grace, through Jesus, The Lord has given us everything we need!  He leads, guides, instructs, convicts, comforts and strengthens us by His Word taught by The Holy Spirt (John 14:26).“His divine power has given us everything we need ...  Read More

Good Morning “God Trusters - With All of Your Heart.”  Today we are in Proverbs 3.I love Proverbs - how about you?  There is so much here - I could go a number of directions.  Solomon gives us a clear reason as to why wisdom is to be valued, hunted for like treasure as we’ve already discussed…“My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life ma...  Read More

Good Morning “Treasure Hunters.”  Today we are in Proverbs 2.Solomon makes it quite clear, if you seek after wisdom, through Gods Word, as one searches for treasure - God will give it!  Solomon knew, both from knowledge and experience.  He prayed for wisdom and God gave it (1 Kings 3).  If you know Solomon’s story… you might be scratching your head a bit at this Proverb.  How can he claim the thin...  Read More

Good Morning “Wisdom Gainers”.  Today we begin Proverbs with chapter 1.  Wisdom and logic seem to be in short supply in our world lately.  From the beginning of this Proverb; Solomon, the wisest man that ever lived, makes clear the reason he is writing:“for gaining wisdom and instruction; for understanding words of insight; for receiving instruction in prudent behavior, doing what is right and jus...  Read More

Good Morning “Everything That Has Breath.”  Today we wrap up Psalms with Psalm 150.“Let everything that… everything that… everything that has breath praise The Lord.”   Come on… sing it with me…It’s fitting that we wrap up Psalms with this thought.  In every way, with every thing,  and every breath we breathe - we ought to Praise The Lord.  This is one of those common threads all through Scripture...  Read More

Good Morning “Humble Victors.”  Today we are in Psalm 149.  “Praise the Lord. Sing to the Lord a new song, his praise in the assembly of his faithful people.”‭‭Psalms‬ ‭149‬:‭1‬ ‭NIV‬‬It’s not that there was anything wrong with the “old songs”, it’s just that their circumstances had changed.  Once delivered from exile, now Israel looks toward future victory.  We too were once in bondage, slaves… t...  Read More