Revived. Active. Living life freely and to the full. Isn’t this how we would all love to live life? Many times what God offers us is so amazing that it’s almost too good to be true. One of His promises is in Proverbs 12:28 – “In the way of righteousness there is life; along that… Continue reading Pro 12v28 – The way to life
It’s basic math. If there is a pile of 10 gold coins in the middle of a table, each time you take one and add it to your pile, your pile increases. So, if you want to keep growing your pile of gold, keep adding. Never subtract. It’s how most of us live life. Acquire,… Continue reading Pro 11v24 – Crazy Maths
Do you harbour resentment or anger for a friend, colleague, or family member, somewhere deep in your heart? Only you know the honest answer to this question. However, God knows the answer too. In Proverbs 10:18 we are told, “Whoever hides hatred has lying lips, And whoever spreads slander is a fool”. Hiding hatred within… Continue reading Pro 10v18 – Hidden Anger
There is a delight and danger in simplicity. The delight is in removing distracting clutter. The danger is in losing important details. Simplicity that removes possessions brings joy. Simplicity that removes understanding brings sorrow. Our world is simplifying. Tiny homes. Minimalist designs. Online shopping. Instant messages. Short tweets. AI answers. Yet in always seeking simplicity,… Continue reading Pro 9v6 – Too Simple!
“Come closer. Listen carefully. I have something exciting to share with you.” We all love exciting news. But the question is, what is the news we listen to every day? Is it the local news and social media? What impact does what we listen to have on our lives? Does it make us feel motivated… Continue reading Pro 8v6 – Come and listen
I once watched a show about extreme hoarders. These people hoard everything from fast food packaging to rubber ducks to garbage until every drawer, cupboard, room, and the entire house is so full they can’t move. While there are extreme hoarders, most of us like to keep things because “I might need it”. Keeping things… Continue reading Pro 7v1-2 – Hoarders!
“Hey, lazy! Yes, you. You need to wise up!” This isn’t something we would respond well to. Yet it’s the straight talk King Solomon uses. “Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise!” (Proverbs 6:6). What does the ant teach us? They are hard workers, always preparing. They work together and… Continue reading Pro 6v6 – The ant lesson
Some years ago, a group of us went out for a meal at a seafood restaurant overlooking the harbour. The food was delicious. However, when I got home, I started to feel unwell. My stomach was churning, and soon I was racing to the toilet, where I would spend many hours of gastric reflection. Later,… Continue reading Pro 5v3-5 – Poisoned food
According to the World Health Organization, cholera, diarrhoea, dysentery, hepatitis A, typhoid, polio, and other illnesses are linked to contaminated water! Water is life, but contaminated water is death. It’s vital, therefore, to have a safe water source because everything else flows from it. How safe is your water source? Not the one that flows… Continue reading Pro 4v23 – The water source
Many years ago, there used to be a bank called Trust Bank Limited. I suppose the brand idea was to instil confidence in the bank to keep and manage your money. Much like this bank brand has gone, so too has the concept of trust. Contracts, prenups, and lawyers have replaced trust. Unlike the “old… Continue reading Pro 3v5-6 – Trust Unlimited