In Proverbs 9, we see that two voices call out to us today: wisdom and folly. Both promise us something beautiful, life and learning and joy. But in the end, wisdom will grow us, keep us, and give us life. … Continue reading →

In Proverbs 8 today, we hear wisdom speak. This is an interesting passage because it comes from the perspective of wisdom. Wisdom tells us today about how to gain it, where it came from, and what a gift it is. … Continue reading →

Going into the weekend, we are going to look at Proverbs 5-7. Chapters 5 and 7 can be looked at together, giving us practical advice on resisting temptation. Temptation is always, always, always a lie, and we need the voices … Continue reading →

Proverbs tells us to keep our eyes focused on wisdom, to keep our eyes focused on what is ahead. Yesterday, in Proverbs 3, we learned to trust in God, and He will make our paths straight. Today, we are reminded … Continue reading →

Today, we read what may be the most well-known passage in Proverbs, chapter 3:5-6. Don’t trust in your own understanding. Lean on God. Trust in Him. Acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. Think of all the time … Continue reading →

Today, we see that wisdom flows from God. It is a gift from God; it is a gift from the Holy Spirit. In James, we are told that if we lack wisdom, we should ask. And God will give to … Continue reading →

In this new year, we will look daily at a chapter in Proverbs. There is much we can gain from this great book of wisdom. Today, we see that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of all knowledge … Continue reading →

Today’s passage is one that we have heard read a million times. We know it. We’ve heard it. We’ve experienced it. This story reminds us of our parents and grandparents, it reminds us of our home, of Christmases of old. … Continue reading →

We look at Matthew’s telling of the Christmas story. We see how, from the very beginning, Matthew is tying everything into the Old Testament. Jesus is not a new thing, but He is the very fulfillment of what God was … Continue reading →

Over the next three days, we will look at the Christmas story as found in the Gospels. Today, we look at John’s. This is my personal favorite. Now, when we read John’s Gospel, we don’t see the normal things we … Continue reading →