jacarroll71Jul 22, 2016A Dose of RealityMoving from one book to another, as we do in today’s reading (Proverbs 31-Ecclesiastes 1-2) brings a jolt, a strong shot of reality. ...
jacarroll71Jul 21, 2016A Warning against StereotypingWhy is it so tempting to engage in stereotyping? With a little reflection on today’s reading (Proverbs 28-30) we can see that there are...
jacarroll71Jul 20, 2016Hunger for GrowthThe path to spiritual growth leads straight through hard things. Look at this passage in today’s reading (Proverbs 25-27): 5 Better is...
jacarroll71Jul 19, 2016The Lost Virtue of HumilityWhatever happened to humility? Can you imagine a candidate for some high office being introduced with the description “above all, he is...
jacarroll71Jul 18, 2016Counter Intuitive WisdomBiblical wisdom feels backwards to our human nature. Over and over the Bible gives a different perspective on life and truth. Jesus said...
jacarroll71Jul 16, 2016Fools and FriendsThe godly man or woman knows the difference between fools and friends. Psalm 1 tells us that the blessed man does not walk in the...
jacarroll71Jul 15, 2016The Other Meaning of Black FridayWhat a strange term, Black Friday. For many it means a chance to buy stuff at reduced prices. Merchants hope to see black numbers in...
jacarroll71Jul 14, 2016Wisdom: True and FalseScripture, particularly passages like today’s reading (Proverbs 7-9), calls us to seek wisdom. New Testament books like James emphasize...
jacarroll71Jul 13, 2016Seven Things God HatesDid you know there are things that God hates? The list of seven of these despicable behaviors in today’s reading (Proverbs 4-6) are not...
jacarroll71Jul 12, 2016Resisting our Default PositionAs we continue today in Proverbs 1:8-3:35, it’s clear that this book is filled with warnings and promises about how to live in a way that...
jacarroll71Jul 11, 2016Change of TerrainToday we finish the Psalms and begin Proverbs (Psalm 145:1-Proverbs 1:7). The change of genre is noticeable, like leaving a mountain...
jacarroll71Sep 16, 2015Poverty, Joy, and GenerosityGod’s grace brings joy and generosity among those who have little. Today’s reading: Proverbs 30-31; 2 Corinthians 8 20 She opens her hand...