Who Is Trustworthy? The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe. Proverbs 18:10 In my early twenties, I shared an apartment with another single woman because I couldn’t afford to live alone. One day she and the young man I was dating admitted they’d been seeing each other behind my back. …
Proverbs 15
Speak Gently A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. (Proverbs 15:11) “Who’s in charge here?” The angry female voice startled me. I turned my head to see who had spoken. The woman who stood in the doorway of the church office wore a scowl. I smiled, then said, “How can I help you?” She …
Proverbs 11
Discretion Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout is a beautiful woman who shows no discretion. Proverbs 11:22 When you look in the mirror, do you cringe? Another pimple, another wrinkle … my nose … my hair …! What we see is influenced by our society, which has varying ideas as to what makes a woman beautiful, a man …
Proverbs 10
Watch Your Step! Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out. Proverbs 10:9 Most mornings I take a 2.5 mile walk around a nearby lake. Although the sun-dappled mountains and wildlife call for my attention, I glance at my feet often. The asphalt path is cracked and broken in many places, and I …
Proverbs 9
Two Invitations Instruct the wise and they will be wiser still; teach the righteous and they will add to their learning…Folly is an unruly woman; she is simple and knows nothing. Proverbs 9:9,13 You’ve probably seen a cartoon with a person facing temptation—an angel on one shoulder offering good advice, a devil on the other shoulder offering evil advice. Proverbs …