Common Sense: plain, ordinary good judgment [dictionary.com] “Why do they call it common sense when it’s really not all that common?” I laughed when I heard Pastor/husband say it, maybe because the […]
Why Wisdom?
Wisdom’s Voice
“Words of encouragement are free. They cost us nothing–but a careless word or a critical spirit can be very costly.” –[Does God Really Care What I Say?] Well, truth is, I had […]
Wisdom’s Reflection
“I just want to be beautiful.” Not a surprising statement from a young girl just beginning to enter womanhood. My first response to her was, “a much better goal would be to […]
Wisdom’s Lesson
All of my grandchildren love to read, and my sweet granddaughter Lucy’s favorite place to hang out at Nana and Pappy’s house is what she calls “the library”. It’s really an office, […]
Why Is Wisdom a “She”?
~~~~~”Wisdom has built her house…” Proverbs 9:1~~~~~ If you have gotten to know me through my writings, you will know that I am a woman who is a wife, mom, and nana. […]
Wisdom’s Value
I admit it, I love jewelry. I guess I inherited it from my sweet mother who won’t go out the door without it. We might be wearing comfy clothes, but we would […]
Storing Up Wisdom
This is our seventh day of thirty-one days of Proverbs and we are just getting started! (You still have time to go back and catch up reading the first six chapters, or […]
Wisdom’s Author
Seeking wisdom can be a dangerous pursuit. Maybe not physically, but spiritually we must be willing to accept the truth even when it’s painful, along with the joy that comes when we […]
The Heart of Wisdom
“… let your heart keep my commands…” Proverbs 3:1 “Never let loyalty and faithfulness leave you. Tie them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart.” Proverbs 3:3 “Trust […]
Wisdom’s Warning
Two posts in one day? I said I was going to read a Proverb a day for 31 days, so I just had to comment on Proverbs 3! I didn’t see it […]
Seeking the Treasure
Just a quick reminder that whatever it is that you’re seeking, it all starts with desire. We can desire riches or fame or even comfort–but wisdom says, “Seek me. Search for me. […]
Looking for Wisdom? 31 Days of Proverbs
I don’t particularly like resolutions. So rather than set myself up by calling it that, I am just reaffirming my need for wisdom. In doing so, I want to look deeper into […]
The Problem We Have With What We Have
Wealth is not just summed up by dollars and cents, but if you make more than $10K a year, you are among the wealthiest in our world. [worlddata.info] I have a dear […]
Removing the Veil
The door opens slowly as the anxious groom sees his bride-to-be adorned in her white wedding gown for the first time. A classic moment. Everyone stands, and most eyes are on the […]
The Other Side of the Door
I have always had a strange fascination with doors. Especially the colorful ones. The unique ones. Doorways can represent an opportunity to enter the life of someone you love and cherish–or a […]
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