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Seek Understanding

The wise are known for their understanding, and pleasant words are persuasive.Proverbs 16:21 (NLT) One of the qualities that is in short supply in our world is understanding. There’s an old adage that has made the rounds on the internet again lately. It goes something like this, “People don’t listen to understand any more. TheyContinueContinue reading “Seek Understanding”

Bad Dog!

The godly walk with integrity; blessed are their children who follow them.Proverbs 20:7 (NLT) Have you ever seen videos of how pets behave when their owners aren’t home? They are pretty hilarious. One of my favorite ones has been a husky who is not allowed up on the furniture. Shortly after his owners depart forContinueContinue reading “Bad Dog!”

Problem Solver

Joyful is the person who finds wisdom, the one who gains understanding.Proverbs 3:13 (NLT) Have you ever been working a problem for a really long time and suddenly the answer just clicks? It’s an amazing moment! Excitement floods your body. Stress melts away. A sense of victory comes over you. A smile emerges on yourContinueContinue reading “Problem Solver”

Crazy Beliefs

For the LORD grants wisdom! From his mouth come knowledge and understanding.Proverbs 2:6 (NLT) There are a lot of crazy things people believe out there. From flat-earthers to alien conspiracy theorists, things which are stated as fact range from the bizarre to the really concerning. Now, there’s nothing wrong with truly believing in something (weContinueContinue reading “Crazy Beliefs”

Obedient Freedom

I will walk in freedom, for I have devoted myself to your commandments. Psalm 119:45 (NLT) Can I let you in on a little secret? I tend to drive faster than the speed limit. Not by a whole lot, but certainly enough to warrant a ticket if I get caught. So, guess what I doContinueContinue reading “Obedient Freedom”

The Twitter Effect

Turn my eyes from worthless things, and give me life through your word.Psalm 119:37 (NLT) My first stint in grad school saw me at Claremont Graduate University in Southern California. I was working on my master’s degree in American History. One of the things I loved about studying history was the ability to dig intoContinueContinue reading “The Twitter Effect”