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 [...]

What have you taught your children?

Jonathan Crosby | November 4, 2009

I have shown you the way that makes sense;
I have guided you along the right path.
Proverbs 4:11 CEV
 
Fathers! Mothers! Consider this noble claim by the wisest parent! Read it again. Will you be able to say these words at the end of your life? Can you say them today? Will God and your children agree [...]

Hello your name is?

aDailyProverb | October 22, 2009

A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, Loving favor rather than silver and gold.
Proverbs 22:1 NKJV
 
Biblically names are essential. Tribes were established, kings were decided by them, and almost everyone in the Bible is referenced to a family name. Individual names are just as important. Think of the name Solomon and [...]

What makes a dad glad?

Chris Riehl | September 15, 2009

A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.
Proverbs 15:20 NIV
 
We have been wanting to share with the community, the Idlewild Church website because of their Proverbs resources. We didn’t know how or when we were going to dedicate a daily Proverb to Idlewild, but today God helped us [...]

Why do people co-sign for a loan?

aDailyProverb | August 17, 2009

It’s stupid to guarantee someone else’s loan.
Proverbs 17:18 CEV
 
Co-signing for a loan has become stardard practice but the Bible advises against it. Dave Ramsey is an author and radio host who teaches about money and staying out debt. He uses a lot of Bible verses and Proverbs to warn against money myths and truths.
 
Dave wrote [...]

What are your pets favorite Proverbs?

Chris Riehl | August 12, 2009

A righteous man cares for the needs of his animal, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel.
Proverbs 12:10 NIV
Todays Proverb is focused on the treatment of animals or more specifically the treatment of the animals we own. One of the things I really like about Proverbs is how most of Proverbs is simple [...]

Do you understand your close friend?

Chris Riehl | August 7, 2009

Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,” And call understanding your intimate friend;
Proverbs 7:4 NKJV
With more understanding, I gain more friends and relationships. I use to really struggle with putting God before my family. Thinking of how faithful Abraham was and his son Isaac, added to this struggle. I am learning that when God [...]