Give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me only my daily bread.  Otherwise, I may have too much and disown you and say, "Who is the LORD?"  Or I may become poor and steal, and so dishonor the name of my God (Proverbs 30:8b-9). Middle-class people… more »

Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is kept safe (Proverbs 29:25). The Proverb addresses one of the most foundational struggles in my life.  I am, by nature, a people-pleaser.  I want others to like me, to agree with me… more »

Blessed is the man who always fears the LORD, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble (Proverbs 28:14). People make mistakes all the time.  All of us.  We think stupid things, say stupid things, do stupid things.  And they're not just morally-n… more »

Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring forth (Proverbs 27:1). The National Collegiate Athletic Association's annual basketball tournament is often referred to as "March Madness" because of its unpredictability.  Neverthel… more »

Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you will be like him yourself.  Answer a fool according to his folly, or he will be wise in his own eyes (Proverbs 26:4-5). Some skeptics like to talk about "all those contradictions" in the Bible.  And w… more »