Proverbs 30:5: “Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.” We are so blessed to have access to God’s perfect words in the Bible. Remember all the hype #flawless got on Instagram? The hashtag has been used more than 13 million times! People are obsessed with this idea…
Proverbs 29:18: “Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint; but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction.” Those who pay attention to God’s truths are blessed. You can’t be wise without learning the truth. Otherwise, you’re just like a Florida girl speaking Spanish to a Brazilian. Let me explain. I live near Miami, which…
Proverbs 28:13: “Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy.” Living wisely doesn’t mean you’ll never make mistakes, but it does mean you’ll admit your wrong-doing and change your ways. My mom used to display a beautiful glass fish on the mantle. It was a really meaningful and expensive gift from my dad. I accidentally…
Proverbs 27:17: “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” Jesus created us for community because people have the power to make other people better. Before I got married, my husband and I went through premarital counseling with a priest. One session was all about how our relationship impacts our personal growth. It made me realize…
Proverbs 26:12: “Do you see a person wise in their own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for them.” People who are truly wise know they don’t know it all. There has only been one person to walk this earth with divine wisdom and complete understanding of all things, and that was Jesus. There…
Proverbs 25:16: “If you find honey, eat just enough — too much of it, and you will vomit.” Even sweet blessings that the Lord provides to us are best enjoyed in moderation. Have you ever noticed how too much of a good thing can turn sour? Watching an episode of your favorite Netflix show is relaxing. Binging…
Proverbs 24:5: “The wise prevail through great power, and those who have knowledge muster their strength.” Wise people are able to stand strong through adversity. I hiked a waterfall trail last weekend, and it was beautiful. The whole way down, I was in awe of the stunning views all the way to the bottom of the gorgeously powerful…
Proverbs 28:13: “Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy.” Living wisely doesn’t mean you’ll never make mistakes, but it does mean you’ll admit your wrong-doing and change your ways. My mom used to display a beautiful glass fish on the mantle. It was a really meaningful and…
Proverbs 23:17: “Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always be zealous for the fear of the Lord.” Our purpose is to passionately pursue things that please God, Some sin looks pretty cool and fun from the outside. It’s easy to scroll through Instagram and think maybe you’d be happier or have more friends if you…
Proverbs 22:2: “Rich and poor have this in common: The Lord is the Maker of them all.” Every human being on this earth is created and loved by God. I’ll never forget our Wednesday night youth group the week after it happened. An 8th grade girl had been stabbed by an 8th grade boy in our town’s…