Do you refresh others?

Charles Spurgeon | March 11, 2010

A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.
Proverbs 11:25 NIV
 
We are here taught the great lesson, that to get, we must give; that to accumulate, we must scatter; that to make ourselves happy, we must make others happy; and that in order to become spiritually vigorous, we must seek the [...]

Who gives you a thumbs up?

Chris Riehl | February 27, 2010

Don’t brag about yourself— let others praise you.
Proverbs 27:2 CEV
 
Who gives you a thumbs up?
How great does it feel when somebody gives you praise? It feels even better when we don’t have to ask or throw hints for praise. The greatest praise will come from God and not man.
 
It’s frustrating when we put a lot [...]

Does the Bible contradict itself?

John Alan Turner | February 26, 2010

Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you will be like him yourself.
Proverbs 26:4 NIV
 
Answer a fool according to his folly, or he will be wise in his own eyes.
Proverbs 26:5 NIV
 
In one verse, the Bible says, “Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you will be like him [...]

Is that your final answer?

Jonathan Crosby | February 23, 2010

An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips.
Proverbs 24:26 NIV
 
Excellent speech, appropriate answers, and words of truth are wonderful things. Good men perceive and respect such wise use of language. They will love the man who answers matters well with sound lips. Here is a goal for prudent men – excellent speech.
 
The [...]

Strength during and after the strom

aDailyProverb | February 10, 2010

When the storm has swept by, the wicked are gone, but the righteous stand firm forever.
Proverbs 10:25 NIV
As the whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more : but the righteous is an everlasting foundation.
Proverbs 10:25 KJV

How do you discipline your children?

Chris Riehl | December 19, 2009

Discipline your children while there is hope. Otherwise you will ruin their lives.
Proverbs 19:18 NLT
 
Discipline is vital for children. The earlier and more consistent we are as parents the greater the chance our children will not have to be disciplined as much when they are older. So how do we discipline our children. Proverbs 13:24 [...]

Where is your strong tower?

aDailyProverb | December 18, 2009

 
The name of the Lord is a strong tower; The righteous run to it and are safe.
Proverbs 18:10 NKJV
 
The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
Proverbs 18:10 KJV