Lovers of Pleasure
He who loves pleasure will be a poor man; he who loves wine and oil will not be rich. Proverbs 21:17 (AMPC) In and of itself pleasure isn’t evil and
Importance of Good Counsel
Purposes and plans are established by counsel; and [only] with good advice make or carry on war. Proverbs 20:18 (AMPC) It takes direction or advice to make the right decision
Love Not Sleep
Love not sleep, lest you come to poverty; open your eyes and you will be satisfied with bread. Proverbs 20:13(AMPC) It’s not that sleep is bad but when it’s done
Power of the Tongue
Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and they who indulge in it shall eat the fruit of it [for death or life]. Proverbs 18:21. (AMPC) Words
The Lord is a Strong Tower
The Name of the Lord is a strong tower; the [consistently] righteous man [upright and in right standing with God] runs into it and is safe, high [above evil] and
First Things First
[Put first things first.] Prepare your work outside and get it ready for yourself in the field; and afterward build your house and establish a home. Proverbs 24:27(AMPC) Observing the
The Lord is my Shepherd
THE LORD is my Shepherd [to feed, guide, and shield me], I shall not lack. Psalms 23:1 (AMPC) Notice the tense of this declaration – the Lord is. It doesn’t
Mission and commission
And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing
Embrace your Uniqueness
Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex! Your workmanship is marvelous—how well I know it. Psalms 139:14 (NLT) You are God’s workmanship. You are His accomplishment – He invested
From the Pit to the Palace
So Pharaoh sent for Joseph, and he was quickly brought from the dungeon. When he had shaved and changed his clothes, he came before Pharaoh. Genesis 41:14(NIV) Then Pharaoh said