Proverbs 14:3, “A fool’s proud talk becomes a rod that beats him, but the words of the wise keep them safe.”…if you don’t have anything good to say, don’t say anything at all. Proverbs 14:7, “Stay away from fools for you won’t find knowledge on their lips.”…if you want to be a winner, run with…
Month: May 2011
Proverbs 13…get rich slow AND steady wins the race
If there is one thing I’ve learned in life is the fact there are no free lunches. In the 13th Proverb Solomon clearly states what it takes in order to grow wealth and it is a 4 letter word many people do not want to hear…W-O-R-K. Although work is the key to growing wealth it…
Proverbs 12…P.E.A.C.E
The 12th Proverb touches on several aspects of effective living. It was easy to pull a verse and match it with each of the letters of my P.E.A.C.E. acrostic. As I’ve touched on several times in the past; successful people have a Plan, put forth consistent Effort to execute the plan, have an Attitude that believes…
Proverbs 11…the gift of giving
One of my favorite recovery sayings is, “you can’t keep what you have unless you give it away.” One of the best ways to stay sober is to help others get and stay sober. It is so amazing how we grow thru the giving of our time, treasures and talents. God wired us to give. Let’s face it, have…
Proverbs 10…words
A worthwhile exercise I always suggest for my coaching clients is to develop a vision statement for their life. The vision serves to keep you on course and helps ensure time is not being wasted on “nonvision” activities. Having a vision statement allows you to step back from whatever you are doing and ask yourself,…
Proverbs 9…wisdom=knowledge in action
Proverbs 9:11, “Wisdom will multiply your days and years to your life. If you become wise, you will be the one to benefit. If you scorn wisdom, you will be the one to suffer.” (NLT) …nuff said. There are lots of knowledgeable Christians but not all turn their knowledge into wisdom. Knowledge is knowing what…
Proverbs 8…about Jesus
When reading the 8th Proverb it is hard to not draw comparison to Jesus. In fact, I believe this Proverb is about Jesus and what a relationship with Him will mean. After reading this chapter a couple of times, one cannot help but think about how hard it is to draw our strength, worth, joy…
Proverbs 7…about living
Proverbs 7:2, “Keep my commands and you will live; guard my teachings as the apple of your eye.” (NLT) Proverbs 7:27, “Her house is a highway to the grave, leading down to the chambers of death.” (NLT) Although the 7th Proverb hits on the evils of a man being attracted to a married woman, I…
Proverbs 6…effort
Proverbs 6:6-11, “Take a lesson from the ants, you lazybones. Learn from their ways and become wise! Though they have no prince or governor or ruler to make them work, they labor hard all summer, gathering food for the winter. But you, lazybones, how long will you sleep? When will you wake up? A little…
Proverbs 5…He is always there…
Proverbs 5:21-23, “For the Lord sees clearly what a man does, examining every path he takes. An evil man is held captive by his own sins; they are ropes that catch and hold him. He will die for lack of self-control; he will be lost because of his great foolishness.” (NLT) I can certainly relate…