A gift opens the way for the giver and ushers him into the presence of the great. Proverbs 18:16 Today as you bow before the Lord, what are you bringing to Him? I know, it’s a vague question and intended to be so, but I think we can all answer it. First of all, do…

The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge; the ears of the wise seek it out. Proverbs 18:15 Every day we have opportunities to learn little things, which is what learning is all about. When we learn in large chunks, we tend to forget (or I do at least), but little by little we acquire knowledge…

A man’s spirit sustains him in sickness, but a crushed spirit who can bear? Proverbs 18:14 Are you living under a crushed spirit? Are the burdens you are carrying just too great? We were never mean to carry such burdens. I suspect that someone reading this is experiencing heavy guilt and shame. What’s the use?…

He who answers before listening, that is his folly and his shame. Proverbs 18:13 Listening is a skill that doesn’t get a lot of attention in our world (as compared to speaking). Often we are doing other things while talking to others and they don’t get our best attention, which is sad. I had a…

Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor. Proverbs 18:12 It’s interesting that this verse follows the verse about the wealthy and their “unscaleable walls.” Often a man’s proud heart is seemingly unscaleable as well. We – and I do mean all of us – are prideful people: proud of…