Proverbs 10:24 says… What the wicked dread will overtake them; what the righteous desire will be granted. Generally our biggest fears are attached to the things that we value the most simply because we don’t want to lose them. Those who are...

When I was growing up, I definitely did not equate religion with pleasure. Pleasure to me looked like doing tons of things I shouldn’t do without getting caught. As I reflect on why I did that, there were some things...

There is no question that life works better when we surrender to God. This isn’t to say that those who have followed God over the years haven’t, at times, faced unspeakable tragedy but there are still blessings that inevitably flow...

I’m 31 years old and I would say that one of the most difficult questions to answer as I mature deals with what I ultimately want to accomplish in life. It’s easy to say that I want to be successful...

Proverbs 10:21 says… “The tongue of the righteous is choice silver, but the heart of the wicked is of little value.” It is clear from the Bible that words proceed from the heart (Luke 6:45). This passage is clearly distinguishing the...

Because I have the gift of communication and generally enjoy speaking, being silent is a discipline for me. Proverbs 10:19 says… Sin is not ended by multiplying words, but the prudent hold their tongues. Why do the prudent hold their tongues?...

Have you ever met someone who always seemed like they were up to something? The reality is that it is human nature to hide. So much of life for so many people is lived like a poker game. You never...

Just like most people, I like to do what I want to do and don’t want to be told differently. Having a 4 year old and a 2 year old, I understand this tendency all too well. I’m working through...

Life in general does not usually feel like a huge deal. Today is just a Monday. The weekend is just the weekend. 2014 is just another year. The decisions that we have to make today may be somewhat important but...

One of the deepest human needs is to have a sense of security. All of us want to feel like we’re on solid ground. The real issue however, is where we seek that security from. I’m working through Proverbs and...