The book of Proverbs is King Solomon talking to his young son. He is teaching him lessons that he knows are so valuable as he grows up. Wisdom is the number one lesson that he wants his son to get. The benefits of seeking wisdom and holding onto it have long-term results. Today he tells us…
Read MoreWhen I was a kid, my dad had his own business as an electrical contractor. It was a small business which meant he did all of the work. When he needed help, he would grab my brother or me. We weren’t the most willing employees. Most of the time we sat around until he asked…
Read MoreOur family loves to take hikes. One thing we have noticed is that whether the trail is good or not, we enjoy the time together. It is less about the destination and more about the journey. Our walk with Jesus is the same way. Enjoy the journey. That is what Solomon is trying to get…
Read MoreHave you ever gotten lost? I’m talking about the kind of lost where you have no clue where you are or how to get out of it? I’ve done that numerous times, and it was usually because I didn’t check the map or ask for directions. Are you on the right path in life? The…
Read MoreMost people don’t know the thrill of success because they stop short of finishing what they started. Many people have given up on following Jesus because things got difficult. Jesus never promised that following him would be easy, but he did say that if we finished, we would receive the reward. When life gets difficult…
Read MoreThe ear is a powerful tool God has given us. When it is trained it can detect when an instrument is out of tune, when a child is in trouble, and when someone is telling the truth. This expertise only comes after repeated times of listening. The same goes for wisdom. When we fill our…
Read MoreNovember in America means Thanksgiving, Football, and shopping, not necessarily in that order. The day this devotion releases is Black Friday and many shoppers are making football players look like weaklings. In college football, all the teams play their rivals, or in better terms, their enemies. As a fan, all you want is a victory…
Read MoreMy youngest daughter knows the words to every song. She has been this way since she was three years old. She only has to hear a song once, and she can sing along. She always has a song in her heart. Do you know that you have a song in your heart? It was put…
Read MoreAs Christians, we are equipped with something that makes all the difference and something the rest of the world does not have, the Holy Spirit. From time to time people in the Old Testament were empowered by the Spirit, but after Jesus ascended to heaven, all of us have been filled with his power. One…
Read MoreDo you love a good book? You can learn a lot from a good book. The mention of the word book gives the idea of knowledge or information. Some people have even used the word “book” to refer to judgment. TV police shows use the term “Thow the book at them!” It meant holding the…
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