Good Morning “Never Mocking.”  Today we are in Proverbs 14.I’ve had occasion to overhear many conversations regarding the Pastor / Teachers message.  Maybe it’s a Sunday School message, maybe a youth message, or a Sunday morning message.  I’ve heard people criticize their pastors, our pastors even heard and heard about conversations regarding my own teaching.  If I’m honest I know Ive crossed the ...  Read More

Good Morning “Walkers - With The Wise.”  Today we are in Proverbs 13.We just returned from our Sr High Mission Trip to Costa Rica.  Everyone stepped it up.  It’s incredible how students all heading in the same direction, closer to Jesus, seem to fuel the fire in each other.  Peer pressure works both ways - when it’s good and when it’s bad.We’ve defined Biblical Wisdom as living out The Word of God...  Read More

Good Morning "Discipline Lovers."  Today we are in Proverbs 12.  "I love a good butt whooping"... said no one ever!  At least no one but Solomon.  “Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but whoever hates correction is stupid.”‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭12‬:‭1‬ ‭NIV‬‬Solomon understood that discipline meant correction, and came from a loving heart.  He pulls no punches for the one who hates correction.“And h...  Read More

Good Morning “Refreshed”.  Today we are in Proverbs 11.Pride is a weird concept when you consider that all that we are and all that we have is a gift of The Fathers hand.  Apart from His Grace we literally have no breath (Acts 17:25).   We have no reason to be proud.  This realization should compel us to humble brokenness.“For who makes you different from anyone else? What do you have that you did...  Read More

Good Morning “Proverbs of Solomon Soakers.”  Today we are in Proverbs 10.  Chapter 10 begins a series of the Proverbs of Solomon.  Right after presenting us with two choices wisdom and folly - He neatly and concisely lists Proverb after Proverb in “right way” (wisdom),  “wrong way” (folly) form.   One leads to life, the other death - all are applicable.  Here’s just a couple that stuck out to me…-...  Read More

Good Morning “Simple Way Leavers.”  Today we are in Proverbs 9.“Leave your simple ways and you will live; walk in the way of insight.””‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭9‬:‭6‬ ‭NIV‬‬Today we meet folly.  Here we are presented with two choices… “Lady Wisdom” (The Wisdom of God) offers life, or “Folly” - makes lots of promises but ends in death.  Seems like a no brainer.  It is, especially when we understand and have a ...  Read More

Good Morning “Wisdom Seekers.”  Today we are in Proverbs 8.  Meet “Lady Wisdom”.  Some are quick to assume we are reading about Jesus here - because of Wisdoms description, and her role through creation, and involvement after.  This is not the case.  God the Son is revealed in the NT as the creator & sustainer.  (John 1:1-4;  Colossians 1:16-17; Hebrews 1:1-4) Neither is “Lady Wisdom”, The Holy Sp...  Read More

Good Morning “Wise Choice Makers.”  Today we are in Proverbs 7.  I have often told our students that choosing to sin; is birthed when we know better, yet make a series of small poor choices that we know set us up for failure.  Solomon describes just that, in this Proverb.  “I saw among the simple, I noticed among the young men, a youth who had no sense. He was going down the street near her corner...  Read More

Good Morning "Careful Obeyers."  Today we are in Proverbs 6.  Solomon warns us not to co-sign or put up security for another.  If so, he gives instruction on how to free ourselves.  Furthermore,“There are six things the Lord hates, seven that are detestable to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into ev...  Read More

Good Morning “Faithful”.  Today we are in Proverbs 5.  Solomon addresses a well known commandment in this Proverb -“You shall not commit adultery.”‭‭Exodus‬ ‭20‬:‭14‬ ‭NIV‬‬He describes the allure of the adulteress, the steps of compromise associated with falling into the sin, and the ultimate consequence.  It’s not pretty!  While we might become disciplined enough to control our actions… God is c...  Read More

Good Morning “Heart Guarders”.  Today we are in Proverbs 4.“Take hold of my words with all your heart; keep my commands, and you will live.” Proverbs‬ ‭4‬:‭4‬ ‭NIV‬‬By Grace, through Jesus, The Lord has given us everything we need!  He leads, guides, instructs, convicts, comforts and strengthens us by His Word taught by The Holy Spirt (John 14:26).“His divine power has given us everything we need ...  Read More

Good Morning “God Trusters - With All of Your Heart.”  Today we are in Proverbs 3.I love Proverbs - how about you?  There is so much here - I could go a number of directions.  Solomon gives us a clear reason as to why wisdom is to be valued, hunted for like treasure as we’ve already discussed…“My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life ma...  Read More