Good Morning “Leary of Stray Dogs.”  Today we are in Proverbs 26.We just returned from Costa Rica.  There are alot of stray dogs there.  Belize, Mexico - they aren’t much different except the dogs look even worse.  We don’t touch… typically.  They usually have flees… and who knows what else.  Many don’t look healthy, they’re a little more wild than we are used to.  You definitely don’t grab its ea...  Read More

Good Morning “Burning Coal Heap-ers.”  Today we are in Proverbs 25.Finish the sentence… I’m rubber you’re glue, whatever you say bounces off of me and _________________.  If you hit me I’ll _________________.When someone makes themselves our enemy, our typical response is to attack!  When we’re talking about THE ENEMY, absolutely we must be prepared for spiritual battle (1 Peter 5:8-9, Ephesians 6...  Read More

Good Morning “Steady Eddie.”  Today we are in Proverbs 24.“If you falter in a time of trouble, how small is your strength! Proverbs 24:10  True faith isn’t realized until it’s tested.  In those moments how do we respond?  Do we cling to the world’s strength and answers or press in and trust The Only Source, The One with the real answers?“Rescue those being led away to death; hold back those stagge...  Read More

Good Morning “Crosseyed”.  Today we are in Proverbs 23.Whether it’s observing children in the community, watching children at sports / arts camp, or even keeping an eye on my own grand kids - they seem drawn to the trouble maker.  The “cool kids”.  Students… you may be dealing with this even now.  Adults, think back to your earlier years as you grew up.  Elementary years, teen years, even young ad...  Read More

Good Morning “Wisdom Modelers.”  Today we are in Proverbs 22.  Toward the end of today’s chapter we begin reading 30 summarized wise sayings.  Although not directly identified, it is generally assumed these, inspired by God, are also of Solomon.  Many if not all of these sayings are going to sound familiar as we have seen the same points made in previous Proverbs.  Pay attention to Gods inspired r...  Read More

Good Morning “Those Who Pursue Righteousness.”  Today we are in Proverbs 21.  Gods chosen, the nation of Israel, went through periods of great repentance and obedience.  Like us, unfortunately… they also went through periods of great rebellion.  The Lord lays out His future plans to Judah through the Prophet Micah.  He speaks of eventual restoration but first impending judgment and destruction bec...  Read More

Good Morning “Willing to Put in the Work.”  Today we are in Proverbs 20.  One of the first Father Son Campouts our church ever had, during chapel, we were given verses to read out loud with our sons.  My then 4 or 5 year old son Dawson recited “A sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he is too lazy to bring it back to his mouth.”‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭26‬:‭15‬ ‭NIV‬‬With no clue what a sluggard was, nor wha...  Read More

Good Morning “Cost Counters.”  Today we are in Proverbs 19.Accountability and responsibility are in short supply these days.  Everything is someone else’s fault.  As a people, generally speaking, we are pretty big on finger pointing, not so much on accepting responsibility for our actions.  We want to be a people free to make our own choices, EVEN if those choices are contrary to Scripture.  I’ll ...  Read More

Good Morning “Brothers and Sisters.”  Today we are in Proverbs 18.We live in a pretty convincing world.   Whether in matters of faith, politics, or simply interactions with each other - the world is pretty good at arguing its case.  We’re easily drawn in, spiritually and emotionally.  In matters of faith, many are led astray by alternative teachings that sound good and feed our flesh.  When it com...  Read More

Good Morning “Bear Wrestlers.”  Today we are in Proverbs 17.Up here in the mountains we see bears often.  It’s not unusual to see them on our deck with just the thin layer of glass in our sliding door between us and them.  We’ve had pretty good size males, smaller ones, and even big females.  We’re never very alarmed.  A swift tap on the glass or a stomp on the deck and they normally run off.  How...  Read More

Good Morning “Steppers Established By The Lord.”  Today we are in Proverbs 16.“Dear Lord, I’ve decided what I want to do…  please bless my decision.”  We may not actually pray that… but don’t we do that sometimes?  Maybe often?  We think, and plan, and maybe even seek advice then ask God to bless our decisions without ever consulting Him.  As we’ve studied, we are not alone.  David, and Solomon ar...  Read More

Good Morning “Fire Extinguishers.” Today we are in Proverbs 15.The tongue is a powerful thing (James 3:1-12)!  With it we can lift someone up or tear them down!  Often when we are stressed or frustrated we lose control of it.  A question comes in the heat of the moment and we respond hastily.  Additionally we’ve all had someone come to us fired up!  Angry at something or someone.  Our nature is to...  Read More