PROVERBS 11:1 "A false balance is an abomination to the Lord, but a just weight is His delight" The essence of wisdom is contained in...

PROVERBS 10:1 "The proverbs of Solomon: a wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish son is a grief to his mother" This chapter marks...

PROVERBS 9:1 "Wisdom has built her house, she has hewn out her seven pillars. She has prepared her food, she has mixed her wine, she has...

Proverbs 8:1 "Does not wisdom call, and understanding lift up her voice?" Does not wisdom call What is amazing about this verse is that...

Today's article on Responsibility will be sent in two parts, otherwise it would be way too long. One of the primary goals of good...

PROVERBS 7:1 "My son, keep my words and treasure my commandments within you" This is the thirteenth group of instructions to the young...

PROVERBS 6:1 "My son, if you have become surety for a neighbor, have given a pledge for a stranger" This is the classic passage against...

PROVERBS 5:1 "My son, give attention to my wisdom, incline your ear to my understanding" Solomon again emphasizes a crucial point to the...

The Christian life is not free of suffering or pain, and I know many of you are going through some amazingly difficult times right now. I...

Proverbs 4:1 "Hear, O sons, the instruction of a father, and give attention that you may gain understanding, Hear, O sons" Hear The word...

A key issue that often divides husbands and wives is how to have responsible, enjoyable children. One parent is almost always more strict...

I was talking the other day with a young man who was having trouble in his family. The children were not behaving and were causing all...

I think we would all like to experience more joy in life. Do you agree? What would God have you do about growing joy in your life so that...

Scripture suggests that we can look at our lives as a set of relational gardens (John 15:1-17; Matt. 22:37-39). I have identified nine...

Recently, I have been very encouraged with the folks that I have been asked to coach by their pursuit, understanding, and listening to...

Many people have the wrong definition of a successful life, one based upon the world's measurements: piles of money, fame, power, beauty,...

Marriage Secret #2: "I want my spouse to accept me the way I am now." Every husband and every wife wants to be accepted by their spouse...

"I am no longer going to hide my faith!" "I want to experience a full relationship with Christ. I'm all in!" "Something changed inside...

The presidential election of 2016 has many of us feeling anxious and fearful about the outcome and our nation. Questions like, "What will...

As a pastor, I have run across many people who believe in what I call "Lone Ranger" Christianity. These are folks who don't attend a...