The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous runs into it and is safe.                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Proverbs 18:10  Today: Read Proverbs 18 Today’s passage reminds us that God is a strong tower to those who belong to Him. In order to get…

He who mocks the poor taunts his Maker; He who rejoices at calamity will not go unpunished.                                                                                                        Proverbs 17:5  Today: Read Proverbs 17 We all want prosperity. I have never met anyone who desired for calamity to come upon them or their family. But how do we view calamity…

Commit your works to the Lord and your plans will be established.                                                                                                                                                                                                                Proverbs 16:3  Today: Read Proverbs 16 Why is it that the Christian life and earthly success are sometimes set in contrast to each other? For some, earthly success…

A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Proverbs 15:1  Today: Read Proverbs 15 Although some people may be more prone to being hot tempered than others, we have all had times when we…

There is a way which seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Proverbs 14:12  Today: Read Proverbs 14 We are all on a journey. As we go down life’s road, we are all heading towards…

Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but desire fulfilled is a tree of life.                                                                                                    Proverbs 13:12  Today: Read Proverbs 13 We all need hope. Our passage today reminds us that hope deferred “makes the heart sick.” But just as the postponing of hope brings disappointment, a…

Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a good word makes it glad.                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Proverbs 12:25  Today: Read Proverbs 12 Anyone who has dealt with anxiety knows the devastating effects that it can have on life. While…

He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets, but he who is trustworthy conceals a matter.                                                                                                                Proverbs 11:13  Today: Read Proverbs 11 A large portion of living the Christian life is to be a person of integrity and a large portion of integrity is the ability to…

Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all transgressions.                                                                                                                                                                                          Proverbs 10:12  Today: Read Proverbs 10 It seems like a no brainer. We can choose between light or darkness, life or death, hatred or love. But our proverb today leaves little…

He who corrects a scoffer gets dishonor for himself, and he who reproves a wicked man gets insults for himself. Do not reprove a scoffer, or he will hate you, reprove a wise man and he will love you. Give instruction to a wise man and he will be still wiser, teach a righteous man and he will increase his learning. The fear of…