“The fear of the LORD is instruction in wisdom; and humility comes before honor.” (Proverbs 15:33) “Before destruction a mans heart is haughty; but humility comes before honor.” (Prov 18:12) The second part of each of these proverbs have stopped my heart in my study.  I began my journey into adult hood with the hopes that my mistakes would be few. After a decade of decisions in places of prominence I have understood that failure makes up Read More …

Proverbs 14:4 “Where there are no oxen the manger is clean, but abundant crops come by the power of the ox.”   My readings in the book of proverbs paused over this wise saying. I’ve never used an ox or had to clean up after one for that matter, yet this proverb causes me pause. It reminds me of another proverb not in Scripture, “if you want to go fast, go alone. If you want Read More …