Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses (Proverbs 27:6). Tell me it quick and tell it straight --Too many Others lieMultiplied kisses of Flattering WordsThe kisses my Death belieBut wounds from a Friend can be trustedWith ex… more »

Like one who takes away a garment on a cold day, or like vinegar poured on soda, is one who sings songs to a heavy heart (Proverbs 25:20). When I was about ten years old, I read a science book that suggested I could make my own volcano out of papier ma… more »

Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones (Proverbs 16:24). A three-letter text message, "thx" doesn't do it; but a simple and sincere three-sentence e-mail might.  A rambling three-hour conversation full of compliments… more »

If you are wise, your wisdom will reward you; if you are a mocker, you alone will suffer (Proverbs 9:12). SEPTEMBER 4I'm going to school with a bunch of fags and pussies.  They all think they're cool and tough, but they have no idea.  If they ever met… more »

None who go to [the adulteress] return or attain the paths of life (Proverbs 2:19). I once participated in an intervention for a friend of mine.  He had just experienced a relapse into an old sexual addiction, and his situation was precarious.  By day,… more »