Proverbs 10:2: “Ill-gotten treasures have no lasting value, but righteousness delivers from death.” The very wise King Solomon explains how true, eternal purpose is found in righteousness and not in earthly treasures.  Remember when Instagram changed their policies and deleted a bunch of inactive and bot accounts? Celebrities and influencers lost millions of followers over night and…

Proverbs 9:10: “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.”  Solomon talks a lot about the “fear of the Lord” throughout the book of Proverbs.   Proverbs was the first book of the Bible I ever read in its entirety. I remember seeing this phrase and being really…

Proverbs 8:8: “All the words of my mouth are just; none of them is crooked or perverse.” Wise people use their words wisely.   When I was little, I was obsessed with babies. I loved baby dolls; I loved seeing babies, and I loved my mom’s pregnant belly. I didn’t know a whole lot about pregnancy as a…

Proverbs 7:4: “Say to wisdom, “You are my sister, and to insight, “You are my relative.”  Wisdom and insight are two of the most important things in life.  I have two sisters who live over 1,000 miles away. Even though we can’t see each other every day, I am intentional about prioritizing our relationships. We text in…

Proverbs 6:20-21: “My son, keep your father’s command and do not forsake your mother’s teaching. Bind them always on your heart; fasten them around your neck.”   God has blessed you with your mom, dad, and other authority figures to point you in the right direction in life.  I’m getting to the age where my friends are starting…

Proverbs 5:3-4: “For the lips of the adulterous woman drip honey, and her speech is smoother than oil; but in the end she is bitter as gall, sharp as a double-edged sword.”  Often times, sin that seemed fun and satisfying at first ends in bitterness and pain.  I loved riding my bike as a kid. My parents would let…

Proverbs 4:14-15: “Do not set foot on the path of the wicked or walk in the way of evildoers. Avoid it, do not travel on it; turn from it and go on your way.”  Solomon warns us repeatedly not to follow people onto the wrong path. There’s one warning I repeat to my husband on the daily:…

Proverbs 3:24: “If you lie down, you will not be afraid. When you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.”  What’s the trick to a good night’s sleep? Godly wisdom!  I don’t know about you, but I could use that kind of sweet slumber! I grind my teeth at night ,and it’s become a real…

Proverbs 2:9-10: “Then you will understand what is right and just and fair—every good path. For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.”   Understanding God’s goodness doesn’t just help you make godly decisions in your head; it benefits your entire being deep into your heart and soul!  If someone were to ask…

Proverbs 1:5-7: “Let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance for understanding proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.”  Solomon starts the book of Proverbs by making it clear that…