Author: Kathy Sheldon Davis
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Wisdom Boot Camp – Proverbs 22
Recognize a dangerous situation and not try to avoid it or protect myself from it? Yes, I agree with this proverb in chapter 22, that’s foolish. “A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it.” Proverbs 22:3 NIV Another proverb that catches my eye is “Train a child in…
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In God’s Hands – Proverbs 21
It’s hard to get in a panic about politics or the economy, or whatever the topic of the day is, when I remember this proverb. God’s directing the hearts of our leaders as easily as channeling water “wherever he pleases.” The next verse puts the responsibility on me to live uprightly; not by what my leaders say or what…
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Stress Free Wisdom – Proverbs 20
It’s not cowardly to avoid strife (discord, controversy, conflict, quarrel or fight). In fact, this proverb says it’s honorable. It also shows me that jumping into a quarrel isn’t wise. “It is to a man’s honor to avoid strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel.” Proverbs 20:3 NIV And if I’d be tempted to get…
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More Nuggets of Wisdom – Proverbs 19
Here are the proverbs that caught my eye January 19. “A man’s own folly ruins his life, yet his heart rages against the Lord.” Proverbs 19:3 NIV This sounds much like an obstinate child throwing a tantrum. She’s kicking and screaming because of her choices and their outcome, and blaming God for her unhappiness with her choices.…
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Super Power Words – Proverbs 18
My grandsons love their super heroes. All day long they play they are the heroes with super powers doing good and squashing evil. I’ve teased them before about my super powers, but they don’t recognize Grandma-type power yet. According to Proverbs 18, my tongue has the power of life and death. Though I’ve recognized the seriousness of hurtful words in the past, I…
