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Self-Sabotage
Archival Post
I often marvel at how often my personal desires seem set on sabotaging me. My plan will be set, the work laid out in front of me, but my cravings for rest and leisure creep in like a thief to steal what is mine. These are not thieves from without, but within. “The desire of the sluggard kills him,” the proverb states; not the desire of others, but from himself. (2 Minutes/400 Words)
Read moreA Truth About Poverty (and Wealth)
Archival Post
In this world, riches enable someone to treat others roughly, but those in poverty are forced to plead for mercy, for they are often at the mercy of others. For the believer, wealth should not ruin them — generosity and humility should flow — so the proverb isn't advocating for the rough treatment of the poor. (1 Minute/300 Words)
Read moreHow to Read More Books
Someone recently asked me for advice on how to read more books. They recognized it's wise to acquire wisdom, but struggled to "find the time." (4 Minutes/1000 Words)
Read more6 Ways to Let God Weigh Your Heart
Archival Podcast
Many of us look to honor God in our daily lives, but we often get caught up by our own desires. So how does God break through to direct our lives? When does God speak? In this conversation, we look to the Proverbs and personal experience to see how God can weigh our hearts.
Read moreJesus Can Bear Your Crushed Spirit
Archival Post
The Proverb tells us that enduring physical sickness is often easier to endure than a crushed spirit. When you become sick, it's one thing. But when you become depressed because of that sickness, it's another. Who can bear a crushed spirit? Who can handle a broken soul? (3 Minutes/700 Words)
Read moreThe Cool Spirited Know What's Up
Archival Post
Restraining your words does not mean you have knowledge. It might just mean you’re shy. A cool spirit does not mean you have understanding. It might just mean you’re reserved. But those with knowledge, those with understanding, always display these characteristics. (1 Minutes/200 Words)
Read moreThe Better Life of Little
Archival Post & Podcast
“Better is.” What a phrase. It strikes me as final, bold. There is no waffling, no room for error. It firmly states the fact. There is a better life — the author declares — and this is it. Black and white, clear. (3 Minutes/800 Words)
Read moreSomething to Believe In
Archival Post & Podcast
Dave hated being at church. It wasn’t the music or even the preaching; it was the people. His wife always wanted him to know other men, but if just shaking their hands in the lobby was awkward, how painful would it be trying to force a friendship? And what good would come of it anyhow? Dave had his experiences and insights he'd gained through time, his code, to guide him through life. So, week after week, small group after small group, Dave avoided believers. (1 Minute/300 Words)
Read more6 Ways to Let God Weigh Your Heart
Archival Podcast
Many of us look to honor God in our daily lives, but we often get caught up by our own desires. So how does God break through to direct our lives? When does God speak? In this conversation, we look to the Proverbs and personal experience to see how God can weigh our hearts.
Read moreThe Near Neighbor
(Proverbs 27:10)
In our modern age, people rarely live close to their biological family. Increasingly, we grow up and ship out, returning to our hometowns only here and there, if at all. Often, our parents divorce and move away. Soon, there's no reason to go home at all. (1 Minute/200 Words)
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