Drive out the mocker, and out goes strife; quarrels and insults are ended (Proverbs 22:10). Let me be completely honest with you, here:  I can sometimes wish for the return of witch trials, burnings at the stake, and formal edicts of excommuncation fro… more »

A man's wisdom gives him patience; it is to his glory to overlook an offense (Proverbs 19:11). It is a sweltering July evening.  I look out over the basketball court, at the various men and boys stretching their legs, practicing their shots.  I find my… more »

Lazy hands make a man poor, but diligent hands bring wealth (Proverbs 10:4). I sincerely believe that Christians should be some of the most industrious, most dependable, most prosperous workers in the whole world.  It's not about materialism; it's abou… more »

My son, if sinners entice you, do not give in to them (Proverbs 1:10). How much is sinning a social behavior?  How much of my personal tendencies toward wrong-doing are influenced and emboldened by others?  I can certainly remember times when I did som… more »

As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another (Proverbs 27:17). In my first year at Bowling Green State University, I got to know this guy named Andy Smith.  He was a couple of years older than I was.  He had his own car.  He lived off-campus.  Al… more »