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…
READ: Colossians 4:7-18 Have you ever heard a preacher say, “if you don’t get anything else from this message, be sure to get this?” They’ll usually utter this phrase towards the conclusion of their talk. I truly get what they’re saying, but my mind always asks, “Then why did you say all that other stuff?…
READ: Colossians 4:2-6 There are few things in this world as delicious as a hot french fry freshly plucked from cooking oil. Sure, they’re about as nutritious as a bowl full of rocks, but they’re also delicious. We love this greasy snack that makes our fingers both shiny and slimy at the same time. Get…
READ: Colossians 3:5-17 Did you know that you are a minister? Sure, you may never perform a wedding ceremony, preach a sermon, or wear one of those white collars around your neck. However, the Bible teaches that you have a pastoral job description. You are called to celebrate Jesus loudly. You are called to lead…
READ: Colossians 3:1-4 What’s on your mind? I’m not necessarily asking what you’re thinking about right now, but wondering what things spend a lot of time in your mind. Do you constantly think about what’s stressing you out? Do you constantly think about your crush? Do you constantly think about success in work or athletics?…
READ: Colossians 2 America is facing a financial crisis. No, not the fact that grapes cost 10x more than pop tarts. While that is certainly alarming, there is something worse. We are experiencing a student debt crisis. Roughly 42 million Americans are in debt due to the loans they used for school. Unfortunately, over half…