Author: Kathy Sheldon Davis
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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…
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Qualities of a Friend – Proverbs 17
A true friend is one who isn’t easily offended. In fact, she is quick to cover over an offense. She refuses to repeat it, even to me. A friend like this is a prize indeed. “He who covers over an offense promotes love, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.” Proverbs 17:9 NIV Another quality I…
