One of Those Conversations

Well it started out pleasantly, then at some point it turned.  I am not sure when.  I didn’t see it … More

Loving Through Year and Far

“Prayer is weakness leaning on omnipotence.”  W. S. Bowd “Prayer does not change the purpose of God.  But prayer does … More

Memoirs from the Early Days at UNC

My niece Maggie is starting college at my alma mater, UNC-CH, this week.  She moved into her dorm on Saturday … More

When Maybe is the Wrong Answer

“Simply let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No’; anything beyond this comes from the evil one.”  Matthew 5:37 … More

Trumping Fear

“Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that something is more important than fear.”   Ambrose … More

Living in the Land of Self Pity

Yesterday was one of those days that just wearies my soul.  By the end of my work day, I just … More

Behind the Charm and the Beauty

Day 31 in Proverbs Proverbs 31:8-9 “But you must defend those who are helpless and have no hope.  Be fair … More

Far too Stupid to Be Considered Human

Day 30 in Proverbs Proverbs 30:2 “Someone cries out to God ‘I am completely worn out!  How can I last?’ … More

Are You the Zax in Everyone’s Tracks?

Day 29 in Proverbs Proverbs 29:1 “If you keep being stubborn after many warnings, you will suddenly discover you have … More

The Fish on the Business Door

Day 28 in Proverbs Proverbs 28:8 “If you make money by charging high interest rates, you will lose it all … More

Wasting Time With the Dull Blades

Day 27 in Proverbs Proverbs 27:17 “Just as iron sharpens iron, friends sharpen the minds of each other.” Proverbs 27:19 … More

Clay Pots, Cheap Glaze

Day 26 in Proverbs Proverbs 26: 23-28 “Hiding hateful thoughts behind smooth talk is like coating a clay pot with … More

You’re Sweeter Than Honey – Honest

Day 25 in Proverbs Proverbs 25:27 “Don’t eat too much honey or always want praise.”  —————————————————————————————————————- I think my nieces … More

Planting Your Garden First

Day 24 in Proverbs Proverbs 24: 27 “Get your fields ready and plant your crops before starting a home.”  —————————————————————————————————————-I’m … More

Playing Around With the Poisonous Snake

Day 23 in Proverbs Proverbs 23: 29-35 “Who is always in trouble?  Who argues and fights?  Who has cuts and … More

Here Comes Trouble!

Day 22 in Proverbs Proverbs 22:3  “When you see trouble coming, don’t be stupid and walk right into it – … More

Suicidal Dreams

Day 21 in Proverbs Proverbs 21: 2-6  “We may think we are doing the right thing, but the Lord always … More

Cheaters Eating Gravel

Day 20 in Proverbs Proverbs 20: 17 “The food you get by cheating may taste delicious, but it turns to … More

A Lifelong Education

Day 19 in Proverbs Proverbs 19: 27 “If you stop learning, you will forget what you already know.”  ——————————————————————————————————- I … More

Laughter Each Day, Keeps the Doctor at Bay

Day 18 in Proverbs Proverbs 18: 14 “Being cheerful helps when you are sick, but nothing helps when we give … More

Raising Fools and Being Fools

Day 17 in Proverbs  Proverbs 17: 5 “By insulting the poor, you insult your Creator.  You will be punished if … More

Killing Ourselves With Our Own Political Swords

Day 16 in Proverbs  OK….for my birthday month of July decided to take a jog through Proverbs and blog on … More

The Endless Feast

Day 15 in Proverbs  Proverbs 15: 15-16 “The poor have a hard life, but being content is as good as … More

The Impossibility of Mind Reading

Day 14 in Proverbs  Proverbs 14: 10 “No one else can really know how sad or happy you are.”  ——————————————————————————————————- … More

Picking Superhero Friends

Day 13 in Proverbs  Proverbs 13: 20 “Wise friends make you wise, but you hurt yourself by going around with … More

Weighing Your Words

Day 12 in Proverbs  Proverbs 12: 16-20 “Losing your temper is foolish; ignoring an insult is smart.  An honest person … More

Deceitful Liars Destroying the City

Day 11 in Proverbs Proverbs 11: 9-11 “Dishonest people use gossip to destroy their neighbors; good people are protected by … More

A Mouth Full of Vinegar and Smoke in Your Eyes

Day 10 in Proverbs  Proverbs 10: 3-5 ” If you obey the Lord you won’t go hungry; if you are … More

The Big Headed People

Day 9 in Proverbs  Proverbs 9:7-11 “Correct a worthless bragger and all you will get are insults and injuries.  Any … More

Lady Wisdom’s Marketing Campaign

Day 8 in Proverbs  Proverbs 8: 9-11  “If you have understanding, you will see that my words are just what … More

Foolish Men and Unfaithful Wives

 Day 7 in Proverbs  Proverbs 7: 9-12 “One of these young men turned the corner and was walking by the … More