Little Sister Redeemed

Everyone saw Mary, the sister of Lazarus, as rebellious, stubborn, and bitter. Everyone except for Jesus. In all three times, we see Mary at the feet of Jesus. To Martha, Mary was a stubborn, rebellious brat that refused to help her get the meal ready by being lazy sitting at the feet of Jesus. The

A Mother’s Thoughts to Her Son

I have always been in love with the Proverbs 31 Woman. Being her is a different story. Even burning the candle at both ends it seems to be an impossible achievement. So, let’s break it down and see what we find. Most commentaries agree that King Lemuel is Solomon. That would means this is Bathsheba’s

Be The Sweet Aroma

I love when baking and the smell of the warm spices feel the house. It just sinks all the way in and makes me feel satisfied without even eating anything. But the fragrance soon goes away.   Oils, however, the fragrance last for a longer time. I’m sure that you have hugged someone and their

It Is All About Timing

I remember when I would sit at the piano and the metronome ticking off the time I was attempting to playing. The frustration of playing either too slow or too fast. The joy of getting it right. Same with our speech, Proverbs 25:11-25; A word fitly spoken     is like apples of gold in a setting of

Have You Lost Strength?

In the midst of our daily life struggles, it is easy to take our eyes off Jesus. If Peter can do it while walking on water, what makes us think that being on dry land we are stronger. Either way, we lose our strength. If you faint in the day of adversity,     your strength is

Heart Plans

Deep down in your heart what is your plan? Is it to write a book? Paint a masterpiece? Run a marathon? Or is God talking about something different here? When you look up Proverbs 20:5 in the ESV, NSAB and NKJV; you get three different words. The purpose in a man’s heart is like deep

What To Do When You Are Crushed

Ever been told that you are no good at something? What about being the last person to be picked for a team? A love one dies. A storm hits and there is major damage to you house. You just feel the crushing blow, no matter what it is, is the straw that broke the camel’s

Make Your Words Sweet

Remember the saying that you would say as kids when someone calls you a name, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me.” Yet we realize later in life what people say to us really does hurt and sometimes it can be deadly. This is a picture of my mom’s,

God’s Compare-Contrast Essay

Compare-Contrast is my favorite type of essay to write. It is also the easiest. Now I know who originated this type of essay. Chapters 10 and 11 of Proverbs is God’s compare-contrast essay. He compares the wise and righteous to the foolish and wicked in this world. As I read through these two chapters I

Wisdom’s Warning

Chapters 8 and 9 of Proverbs, Wisdom is speaking to us. Do we have an ear to hear? There is life in listening to Wisdom, Proverbs 8:32-35; And now, O sons, listen to me:     blessed are those who keep my ways.  Hear instruction and be wise,     and do not neglect it.  Blessed is the one