Daily Devotions

Pro. 26:11 As a dog returns to its vomit, so a fool repeats his foolishness. Many of my evenings were only a blur.  Others were a complete mystery to me.  There was a part of me which thought that my drinking was only the normal antics of a twenty-something who liked to have fun on…

Pro. 26:4 Don’t answer the foolish arguments of fools, or you will become as foolish as they are. He prided himself on being the devil’s advocate and pushing people’s buttons just to see them get riled up.  When I first met him, I thought he genuinely wanted to engage in spiritual discourse regarding the things…

Pro. 17:16  It is senseless to pay to educate a fool, since he has no heart for learning. Every Friday night was total chaos.  Of course, what else could be expected from a bunch of teenagers who drastically outnumbered our staff?  Even among the chaos, God still provided plenty of opportunities for us to reach the kids one-on-one and…

Pro. 12:23 The wise don’t make a show of their knowledge, but fools broadcast their foolishness. No one could get a word in edgewise when he was around.  One did not have to be speaking to him in order for him to spot an opportunity to interject and make himself the authority on whatever was the…

Pro. 12:16 A fool is quick-tempered, but a wise person stays calm when insulted. Today, I am not the kind of person who flies off the handle about anything.  Sure I have my share of frustrations, but those instances of getting fired up are probably relatively calm compared to most.  Before meeting Jesus, I was…

Rom. 1:21-23 Yes, they (the wicked) knew God, but they wouldn’t worship him as God or even give him thanks. And they began to think up foolish ideas of what God was like. As a result, their minds became dark and confused. Claiming to be wise, they instead became utter fools. And instead of worshiping…

Pro. 10:20-21 The words of the godly are like sterling silver; the heart of a fool is worthless. The words of the godly encourage many, but fools are destroyed by their lack of common sense. I remember the first night I volunteered for that youth ministry.  I was brought on as a leader, but those…

Pro. 1:20-23 Wisdom shouts in the streets. She cries out in the public square. She calls to the crowds along the main street, to those gathered in front of the city gate: “How long, you simpletons, will you insist on being simpleminded? How long will you mockers relish your mocking? How long will you fools…

Pro. 18:2 Fools have no interest in understanding; they only want to air their own opinions. Becoming a Christian changed a lot of things which I never expected would be part of the package.  One surprising revelation for me was how manipulative and selfish I had been in my relationships.  I recall many times addressing…

2 Cor. 9:10-13 He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness. You will be enriched in every way to be generous in every way, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God. For the ministry of this…