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

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