An intelligent heart acquires knowledge and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge. - Proverbs 18:15 It’s fascinating to me that this proverb does not say “the mind” acquires knowledge. Solomon wants us to key [...]

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. - Matthew 5:8 For something to be clean and pure, it takes effort.  We go to great lengths to make sure we have clean [...]

“Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.” (Proverbs 4:23) I love football season. One of the things I find fascinating is watching the coaches on the sidelines [...]

10For they disciplined us for a short time as it seemed best to them, but he disciplines us for our good, that we may share his holiness. 11For the moment all discipline seems painful [...]

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. 7 Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord, and [...]

Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you;     bind them around your neck;     write them on the tablet of your heart.  So you will find favor and good success     in the sight of God and man. for the Lord reproves [...]

 “My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments.”  - Proverbs 3:1 Have you ever heard the prodigal son story from Luke 15? You know, the one where the [...]

11My son, do not despise the LORD's discipline or be weary of his reproof, 12for the LORD reproves him whom he loves, as a father the son in whom he delights.” - Proverbs 3:11-12 [...]

Wisdom cries aloud in the street, in the markets she raises her voice; at the head of the noisy streets she cries out; at the entrance of the city gates she speaks: - Proverbs 1:20-21 [...]