“A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion.” (Prov 18:2). (NIV) This verse is 100% for me today!  If you rated me on a scale of 1 to 10 as to how many times I express my opinion first instead of seeking to understand I would be…

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” Phil 4:6 (NIV) I’ve been anxious a good bit lately.  Pretty much all the things I am anxious about are situations that have either not happened yet or probably will never happen.  But it’s my nature to be worried…

A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion.” Prov 18:2 (ESV) How many times have we wanted to talk through a situation instead of stopping, observing and listening instead? I do it ALL THE TIME. Use this verse as a simple reminder this week to try to…

“Walk with the wise and become wise. For a companion of fools suffers harm.” Prov 13:20 (ESV) Just a reminder to take an inventory of who all we are hanging with and going through life with. Are they dragging us down or lifting us up?! Lately I’ve had to make some adjustments to…

“When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise.” Prov 10:19 (NIV) I am known for using too many words.  I get nervous during a silence and am prone to break it by providing useless chatter.  Especially during work meetings. Over the years I have gotten better, but…

I firmly believe we live in the greatest country in the world and I am thankful for the independence that our forefathers designed for us based on their beliefs! “Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God.”…

 “For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.” Heb 4:12 (NIV) When I read this verse last week for some reason it stuck to me. The…

 “We must pay more careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away.” Heb 2:1 (NIV) How many times has the world taken over our thoughts and actions as a Real Christian Businessman and we “drift away” from what we know to be true? It…

“All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right.” 2 Tim 3:16 (NLT)” Don’t discount the power of…

Therefore encourage one another and build one another up… “  1 Thes 5:11a (NIV) Give someone some encouragement today and build them up! I bet they need it!