Do not forsake your friend and the friend of your father, and do not go to your brother's house when disaster strikes you -- better a neighbor nearby than a brother far away (Proverbs 27:10). My life can feel kind of complicated sometimes.  I was born… more »

Do not fret because of evil men or be envious of the wicked, for the evil man has no future hope, and the lamp of the wicked will be snuffed out (Proverbs 24:19-20). I spend too much time fretting and envying.  I fret about my work, my kids, my image,… more »

Many a man claims to have unfailing love, but a faithful man who can find? (Proverbs 20:6). "I'm in love!" said Darla, collapsing onto the bed with arms stretched outwards.Elizabeth turned from her desk, removed the ear bud from her left ear and cast a… more »

A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed (Proverbs 11:25). Paolo had nothing left to give.  Feeling drained was nothing new to him, after six years of working among the homeless, the hungry, the addicted, and anti-… more »

Gray hair is a crown of splendor; it is attained by a righteous life (Proverbs 16:31). I think you could say that I am now officially middle-aged.  Steady career, homeowner, three kids, mid-30s -- the categories are pretty telling.  But even without th… more »