Godliness equals function

Proverbs 12:3 says, “Wickedness never brings stability, but the godly have deep roots.” I love this constant theme in Proverbs of godliness = function.  The godly have deep roots that cause them to stand firm and stable.  The godly are synonymous with...

The battle within

It’s one thing to feel the effects of a battle, it’s another to fight in it.  No doubt there is a battlefield in the mind. A lot of the times what people perceive as oppression is actually just incorrect thinking.  Focusing on the wrong things that cause anxiety,...

Commitment needs tenacity

True commitment is very powerful.  Commitment is a decision you make that says, “ No matter the cost, the length of time, or the obstacles faced I will reach my destination.”   The road to your destination is one that requires tenacity.  Tenacity is the...

Be vigilant and diligent

“How long will you lie there, you sluggard?  When will you get up from your sleep? A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest— and poverty will come on you like a thief and scarcity like an armed man.”  Proverbs 6:9-11 Laziness...

Wisdom over ignorance

Ignorance seems blissful until you receive the bill incurred from the lack of knowledge, then you wonder, “How come I didn’t see this coming?”. In Proverbs 1:1-7 Solomon gives a profound introduction to wisdom.  He says, “These are the proverbs of Solomon,...