The laborer's appetite works for him; his hunger drives him on (Proverbs 16:26). I'm going to be honest here, at the risk of sounding like a cold-hearted, grumpy-eyebrowed grinch (and at Christmastime, too!).  I'm going to just come right out and say t… more »

[Wisdom] is a tree of life to those who embrace her; those who lay hold of her will be blessed (Proverbs 3:18). Kate loved the old maple tree more than the house.  According to family legend, the tree was actually the inspiration for the family home: … more »

A fool spurns his father's discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence (Proverbs 15:5). When I was in my second year of high school -- around 16 years old -- I went out for the school's tennis team.  I hadn't really grown up playing tennis,… more »

Stay away from a foolish man, for you will not find knowledge on his lips... He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who is kind to the needy (Proverbs 14:7, 21). A shepherd boy was tending his flock one day when a voice called out to him… more »

Four things on earth are small, yet they are extremely wise:  Ants are creatures of little strength, yet they store up their food in the summer; coneys are creatures of little power, yet they make their home in the crags; locusts have no king, yet they a… more »