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Today and all that comes with it is a blessing from God. And if God sees fit to give us tomorrow to live, then we must see it as even more of a gift from him that we did not deserve. That is God’s grace.

Just who is the mysterious King Lemuel who wrote Proverbs 31?

Where is that line drawn? One or two sharp smacks on a child’s clothed bum are one thing but should not involve a belt or a ruler, or any other instrument, nor should the parent use a closed fist or smack a bare bum.

There is an interesting and perhaps convicting illustration of both friendship and accountability found in Proverbs 27:17, “Iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another” (NASB). In Old Testament times, one iron blade was used to sharpen another...

A large percentage of mentoring happens incidentally as we go about our days. The power of influence is Christ in us, overflowing to others.

If we are allowed to talk about the way Ghandi’s wisdom impacted us on a personal level, we ought to be allowed to talk about how Jesus changed our lives.

Solomon understood that “fear of the Lord is the beginning of all wisdom” (Proverbs 9:10). Even though he was lauded for his wisdom, observers recognized that his wisdom was too much to be an earthly inheritance; “he had wisdom from God.”

The goal of reading about biblical characters isn’t to follow their example but to understand how the Lord is at work in their lives. No matter your personality and struggles, there is someone in the Bible, you can relate to and learn from.

Although I did not know this exact Proverb during this hard time, I knew that I was “acknowledging” Him, “submitting” to His will. My wife and I knew we needed God’s guidance to tell us what to do — “to make our path straight.”

Whether you're in the middle of a depressing season or comforting a family member with depression, these Christian books on depression are an excellent resource.

You probably didn't know that King Ahasuerus (or Xerxes) is mentioned in more than one book of the Bible. The question is, is it the same man in each mention?

In our health debates, we may forget to ask the simple question, "what does the Bible say about vaccines?" While the Bible may not use the word "vaccine," it gives some clear principles about medicine and handling disputable matters with other...

Proverbs 31 is widely popular because it contains a straightforward summary of how young men and women can live a life that honors God. We see a life-changing message laid out for us in the teaching of a loving father to his son.

In light of Father’s Day, I wanted to share four pieces of fatherly wisdom that my dad passed on to me while driving around in his truck.

We all want to live a good life, but what does it take to become a saint?

Mentoring is much more than just developing a cross-generational friendship. What does it actually mean to spiritually mentor someone?

Paul identifies, in his letters, when he’s stating his own opinion versus that of the Lord’s. Paul’s overt separation of his personal feelings on an issue versus the Lord’s commands illustrates Paul’s belief in his authority to impart the Word of...

When we fear the Lord, we show Him the reverence and obedience He deserves as our Creator and our ultimate Judge. Fear of the Lord prompts us to study His Word in an effort to gain as much wisdom as we can.

God wants us to love others, which includes offering words of encouragement and doing good. Love leads us to action, which means we must move beyond the common assumption of moral support and seek to love as Christ does.

When I cannot see the end of the road. When God’s timing is at odds with my own. I need to keep my eyes fixed on Christ. And run the race he has put me into. Whether I can see the finish line or not.