Proverbs 27…who’s keeping your choices sharp?
May 27th, 2011
Proverbs 27:17, “As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend.” (NLT) This past Tuesday I really got “sharpened.” I had breakfast with one of my mentors, lunch with a fellow “man on mission,” and dinner with a fellow recovery person. Although all of these friends are Christian each of the three conversations turned [...]
Proverbs 26–vomit-sawdust-insanity
May 26th, 2011
Proverbs 26:11, “As a dog returns to its vomit, so a fool repeats his foolishness.” (NLT) I’m sure you’ve heard the definition of insanity; “doing things the same way and expecting different results.” I can remember many years ago when I first started trying to stop drinking and drugging. I thought if I would exercise, [...]
Proverbs 24…why try to do good?
May 24th, 2011
Solomon talks about why we should try to do good in Proverbs 24:12 (NIV) “…will he not repay each person according to what he has done?” Paul talks about it in Romans 2:6 (NIV), “God will give to each person according to what he has done.” James says pretty much the same in James 1:12 (NLT), “God [...]
Just a thought…
May 15th, 2011
John 1:1-3, “In the beginning the Word already existed. the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He (Jesus) existed in the beginning with God. God created everything through Him, and nothing was created except through Him.” (NLT) I remember the first time I ever stayed at a Hampton Inn several years ago. Back [...]
Proverbs 15…wanting to improve=replacing our wants with our needs…
May 14th, 2011
Proverbs 15:31; “If you listen to constructive criticism, you will be at home among the wise.” (NLT) Back in my college days I wasn’t the best student in the world but I got pretty good grades. Getting me to sit still for an hour was not an easy task and then expecting me to do [...]
Proverbs 11…the gift of giving
May 10th, 2011
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 8…about Jesus
May 7th, 2011
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 3
May 2nd, 2011
(Several years ago I was encouraged by a friend to make the Proverb that corresponds with the day of the month, a part of my morning devotion. There are 31 Proverbs and although I’ve been reading them consistently for a number of years, each time I read them I seem to draw another “life nugget” [...]
That’s Why They Call it a Disease
April 30th, 2011
I am preparing to do two-1/2 ironman triathlons this summer/fall. I will spend anywhere from 8 to 15 hours per week training and the events will take me somewhere between 5 and 6 hours. One of my “bucket list” goals is to do a full ironman before I die and if I die doing [...]
Wise Living…pretty simple
April 30th, 2011
Proverbs 29:11 “Fools vent their anger, but the wise quietly hold it back. …simply some food for thought…are you a fool or wise? I’ve been on both sides of that coin and can tell you choosing the “wise” route is much better for all parties involved. Anger drains energy and creates a general loss of focus [...]