If anyone turns a deaf ear to the law, even his prayers are detestable (Proverbs 28:9). I like how this Proverb makes it crystal-clear that obedience and repentence are necessary elements of a healthy prayer life.  We can so easily separate these thing… more »

The prudent see danger coming and take refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it (Proverbs 27:12). Economically speaking, our family is going through a bit of a lean period these days.  Circumstances have conspired to provide us with a (tempo… more »

 As a dog returns to its vomit, so a fool repeats his folly (Proverbs 26:11). What is it with dogs?  I mean, seriously... How can a creature possibly enjoy eating its own poop or vomit?  Or pawing through the garbage?  Or licking the anus of another… more »

Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone (Proverbs 25:15). The Dutch government is schizophrenic.  After more than seven years of living as an American in Amsterdam, I'm still baffled by the way that the system wo… more »

  If you falter in times of trouble, how small is your strength! (Proverbs 24:10) Samson was supposed to be such a powerhouse, with his rippling muscles, his long flowing hair, his out-of-control mojo, and all that.  But I've got to wonder if wiry lit… more »