by Isaac Guess “A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.” Proverbs 15:20 Part of the genius of Solomon’s wisdom is found in his ability to bring crystal clear perspective. Often, this crystal clear...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Isaac Guess “The way of the slothful man is an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain.” Proverbs 15:19 Have you ever approached a task, maybe something like organizing the garage, and literally felt the energy...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Isaac Guess “A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.” Proverbs 15:18 We are all familiar with the claim of II Timothy 3:16 that Scripture is profitable for instruction and correction for any...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Isaac Guess “Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.” Proverbs 15:17 Memories flood my mind as I reflect on this passage, and with each passing memory, the wisdom contained here is...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Louis Sacran “Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.” Proverbs 15:16 This passage gives us a wonderful reminder that we need to keep a check over our priorities. The most valuable thing...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Louis Sacran “All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.” Proverbs 15:15 What a difference perspective can make in an individual’s life. Our passage once again observes the...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Louis Sacran "The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness." Proverbs 15:14 As we look at the heart once again, we should keep in mind that we are referring to an individual’s...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Louis Sacran "A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken." Proverbs 15:13 This passage points us to the reality that the heart is the core of our being, from which we live. In this particular...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Louis Sacran "A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise." Proverbs 15:12 It is hard to receive correction isn’t it? Most of us would have no problem agreeing with the statement that we need to change in...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Isaac Guess “Hell and destruction are before the Lord: how much more then the children of men?” Proverbs 15:11 Have you ever witnessed a toddler temper tantrum? The fists are swinging, the spit is flying, the resolve is great, but...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
