We’ve just enjoyed a month of meditations in Proverbs. A year of new opportunities lies before you. Lots of decisions to make in your home life, your finances, your health, at work or in your studies. So, how will you be starting each new day? Reading God’s word and in prayer, or has life already… Continue reading Pro 1v23 – Who will you listen to?
“Hey, look at me! I’m just amazing. I’m incredible.” While, thankfully, most of us do not strut around saying this, there are many who do this, if not in words, but in action. We call attention to ourselves with our fancy cars, houses, clothes, jewellery, etc. We may be quick to tell others about the… Continue reading Pro 31v31 – Look at me!
Do you ever find yourself wanting more? It’s a common feeling. We often crave more – a holiday by the beach, a house by the beach, a boat to use at that beach house. The list is endless. And as soon as we have these things….we are happy. No! Then we crave more. But these… Continue reading Pro 30v8 – Do you want more?
Snares are dangerous. They are difficult to spot, but once they get a hold of you, the more you fight, the tighter it gets. There are many snares in life, but the greatest snare is the fear of man. This is the fear of losing your money or losing your job, losing your health, and… Continue reading Pro 29v25 – Escaping the Snare
“The wicked run away when no one is chasing them, but the godly are bold as lions” (Proverbs 28:1). Many of us remember sneaking a cookie from the jar as kids. Even when no one was around, there was always an extra bit of caution, not wanting to be seen or caught. But have you… Continue reading Pro 28v1 – Running away
Solomon, in his wisdom, shares, “Oil and perfume make the heart glad, and the sweetness of a friend comes from his earnest counsel” (Proverbs 27:9). Our sense of smell profoundly influences our mood and behaviour. The aroma of gingerbread cookies baking evokes feelings of home and safety, while the stench of rotten fish triggers an… Continue reading Pro 27v9 – How do you smell?
“Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.” (Proverbs 26:12). This verse speaks to a core truth: in its quest for wisdom, the world often overlooks God. The paradox in God’s wisdom lies in its simplicity and humility, not depending on… Continue reading Pro 26v12 – Boasting!
The world is in huge trouble. We are seeing wars, floods, earthquakes, and a huge increase in other natural disasters. Civil society is falling apart. There is so much hatred, violence, fear, despair. So, where do you turn to find comfort in these times of trouble? Is it your job, sport, friends, social media, medication?… Continue reading Pro 25v19 – Broken Tooth
When we observe our neighbourhood, city, and country, we often see doom and gloom, as evil seems pervasive. It’s easy to worry and stress about this. The world appears in disarray, but this isn’t a new phenomenon. Proverbs 24:19 advises, “Don’t let evil people worry you or make you jealous.” Worrying, stressing, and seeking approval… Continue reading Pro 24v19 – Who are you jealous of?
“Punish them with the rod.” These words, which at first sound harsh, are actually Solomon’s. But there’s more to it. He says, “Punish them with the rod and save them from death.” (Proverbs 23:14). This certainly changes our perspective. Often, we focus only on the rod, not realizing what it’s saving us from. We see… Continue reading Pro 23v14 – The saving rod