“A rich man may be wise in his own eyes, but a poor man who has discernment sees through him.” Prov 28:11 (NIV) A good reminder for me not to think like I know it all when I’m dealing with my clients… rich or poor they will surely see right…
I have so many things to be thankful for… yet it is so easy to forget these and look at what I don’t have! I do this more often than I want to admit. But now is a time of thankfulness! Let’s stay thankful – at least for a little while! “Give thanks…
Some of our hardest battles we face: fear, loneliness, doubt… are invisible to those around us! We might feel like we’re struggling all alone. But not when we have God on our side! Keep in mind whose got our back and who is always there! “I will never leave you…
We speak words—affirmations, criticisms, jokes—and they echo in the hearts of others. Sometimes we don’t see the ripples we create. I speak off the cuff frequently, only to realize hours or days later the effect it actually had on the person and conversation we were having! “Death and life are…
“Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety”. Prov 11:14 (ESV) How many times do we think we can do the job ourselves, only to find out later that if we would have ask for a little advice it all would…
“Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid.” Prov 12:1 (NIV I never like to be corrected… But I don’t like to be “stupid” either! Correction is the only way for me to get better! How do you do taking correction?!
“For they loved praise from men more than praise from God.” Jn 12:43 (NIV) or as The Message Bible says: “When push came to shove they cared more for human approval than for God’s glory.” How many times have I sought the approval of others before approval from God?! Too…
“When pride comes then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.” Prov 11:2 (NIV) Does your pride get in the way like mine does sometimes? It causes more problems for me than humility does! Let’s try and be humble with others this week and see how much wisdom we end…
“Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.” Ps 20:7 (NIV) It’s too easy for me to put my trust in things and stuff that are around me and in my daily life. I do it so much! This is a…
“Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.” 1 Tim 6:17 (NIV) It so easy for me to take for granted…