Tag: working hard

  • 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…

  • Consider the Ant – Proverbs 6

    “Go to the ant, you sluggard…” It almost sounds like pirate talk, doesn’t it! Of the 35 verses in Proverbs 6, this little passage is the one that stands out to me on January 6, 2013. “Go to the ant, you sluggard. Consider its ways and be wise. It has no commander, no overseer or…