Tag Archives: wisdom

Are Your Dreams and Goals for 2014 Already Going Poof?

I wonder how many people are already disappointed, already discouraged even before the first week of this new year in over. You had hopes and dreams for 2014, but it everything seems to be just where you left it in 2013. Nothing really changed, your dreams did not materialize over night and it doesn’t look …

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Don’t let pride steal from you!

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of much learning. Fools hate wisdom and teaching. Proverbs 1:7 ~Don’t let pride keep you from learning and gaining wisdom.~

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Regrets. Do you have any?

Never underestimate the Power of Today. There are only two possible ways to live your life when it is not  seen  as a gift. One is as though nothing matters so… you drift away day by day, and you miss today, because it wasn’t important. That makes you a Dead Man Walking. The other is as though …

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Don’t be impressed with your own wisdom.

Apply your heart to instruction and your ears to words of knowledge. Proverbs 23:12 Don’t be impressed with your own wisdom. Instead, fear the LORD and turn away from evil. Proverbs 3:7 Be not wise in thine own eyes,…. So as to act independently of God; not to trust in him, nor acknowledge him, nor …

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Why is “I always do it this way” a lame excuse?

Are you open to step out of your comfort zone or are you stuck in the mud?  I know that it goes against our instincts, but every once in a while we need to actually think about why it is we do what we do and if it is actually working for us. If we …

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The Mark of a Proverbs Man- Bible Scriptures for Men.

The Mark of a Proverbs Man   Does not wisdom call out? Proverbs 8:1 We need the wisdom of Proverbs in our homes! The source of many problems  in our world today is the lack of  men of character and integrity. The lack of Godly men leaves a  mark that does not produce life. Sadly, …

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Tell Your Children the Secret of the Fountain of Youth

Love them, bless them, train them, tell them… Be sure your love is true love. Hate what is sinful. Hold on to whatever is good. Romans 12:9 My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you peace and prosperity. Let …

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Don’t play that radio!

Don’t play it! Gossip is the devil’s radio.  Think before you speak …  – Does what I am about to say pass the “think test”?  If it does not, I will keep my mouth shut!   T – Is it true? H – Is it helpful?  I – Is it inspiring? N – Is it necessary? K – …

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Train up a child in the way he should go…

24/7  100%  L  O  V  E  Proverbs 22:6 Point your kids in the right direction and when they’re older they won’t be lost. .

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What do Wise People Do?

Wise people seek, find and acknowledge God. There is no wisdom, no insight, no plan that can succeed against the LORD. Proverbs 21:30 ‘Knowledge’ is information, understanding and skills that you gain through education   or experience.  Knowledge changes over time. ‘Wisdom‘ is the ability to use both earthly and spiritual knowledge to make correct judgments …

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Am I Teachable?

Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.  Proverbs 9:9 Only a teachable spirit can gain wisdom. You cannot acquire wisdom without a teachable Spirit. All the good advice in the world won’t help if you don’t have a teachable spirit. …

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Plans that Work – Resolutions

Anatomy of a plan~ P.L.A.N.S. P– Pray for direction. L– Listen to counsel. A–  Always let God have the final word. N– No need to rush. God’s timing is the right one. S. Success should always be measured by God’s standards and not men’s standards. –>Wisdom from Proverbs Proverbs 16:3     Proverbs 4:26 Proverbs 16:20   Proverbs …

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If You Fail Under Pressure Your Strength is Too small…

If you fail under pressure your strength is too small. Prov. 24:10 Be encouraged by His word.    Your strenght  is in the Lord! Bible Verses to encourage you today~* (I Peter 5:7) 7 casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you. (Philippians 4:13) 13 I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens …

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I am Broken!

“As a man thinks, in his heart so is he” Proverbs 23:7 Just like a constant drop of water on a rock eventually leaves a mark on the rock, so will words when they are heard over and over and over.  Spoken words are powerful. The numbers of words filtered through your ears is more …

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Curse the darkness or light a candle?

Curse the darkness or light a candle?   I always try to make it a point to speak to parents who have well-behaved children when I am out.  I like to encourage and commend them on the good job they are doing. I also tell the children that they are blessed to have parents who love them enough …

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“Common sense is not so common.”

Make hay while the sun shines – that’s smart; go fishing during harvest- that’s stupid. Proverbs. 10:5 Even with a funny twist from the Message Bible, it is still a great truth! Everything we do should be done in wisdom and sometimes wisdom is spelled common sense. Common sense – sound practical judgment- an internal sense, …

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Simplicity and Innocence

But Jesus said, “Let the children come to me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to those who are like these children.” Matthew 19:14 Come as a child with an open heart and receive instruction from God. My son, pay attention to what I say; turn your ear to my words. Do …

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I Want a Proverbs Heart

  Your pathway to success in everyday living requires  you to pursue the Wisdom of the Lord.  Do you want a Wisdom Heart? Do you  want to be Teachable? **You can acquire wisdom with a teachable Spirit.  Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he …

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Got Plans?

In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps. Proverbs 16:9

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Don’t fear the ->Fear of the Lord

What is the fear the Lord?  >>Fearing God means having such a reverence for Him that it has a great impact on the way we live our lives. The fear of God is respecting Him, obeying Him, submitting to His discipline, and worshipping Him in awe.>>Fear the LORD*And now, Israel, what does the LORD your …

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