Category Archives: Bible Reading

As we begin the Book of Ecclesiastes this week, it is important to understand how to best read the book. Ecclesiastes is a book of reflection. The writer of the book identifies himself as the “Preacher.” Someone with a message … Continue reading →

We reach the end of the Proverbs this week. The last picture that the collector of the proverb provides us is the picture of the virtuous woman. She is a jewel among stones. She works hard and takes care of … Continue reading →

Proverbs 25:1 introduces another section in the Book of Proverbs. This time it is a group of Solomon’s proverbs which are collected by King Hezekiah, running from Proverbs 25:1 to Proverbs 29:27. I think that Proverbs 25:11 best sums up … Continue reading →

Proverbs 22:17-24:22 are a collection of proverbs usually titled, “Words of the Wise.” They cover a variety of situations. Everything from boundary rights, to eating etiquette, disciplining children, and how to best learn from a teacher. The introductory paragraph, found … Continue reading →

On the day our son was born, we started making plans. Truth be told, we started making plans before his birth. Plans for his room, his clothes, his college, his television habits, you name it, we planned it. As he … Continue reading →

Direction makes all the difference. Proverbs 16:17 says, “The highway of the upright turns aside from evil; whoever guards his way preserves his life.” In my mind’s eye, this proverb tells a story. I stand at a crossroads, a decision … Continue reading →

Embedding the Bible is a deliberate action to let the Word of God soak deeply into our hearts. When we allow the Word of God to penetrate our entire being, transformation occurs. The thoughts that God has chosen to reveal … Continue reading →

Over the last six years, getting shots at the doctor have taken on a new importance. I have had my fair share of shots as an adult, but they are usually a surprise. I go to the doctor, and the … Continue reading →

Proverbs 8:6-7 is one of those passages that touches my heart. Proverbs 6 and 7 have been a warning to avoid the “adulteress.” In Proverbs, this is a picture of one who calls us away from purity and walking by … Continue reading →

Embedding the Bible in our hearts and on our minds is more than simply reading through the words of the Bible. While there is worth and transformation in reading, there is also more to embedding. Embedding the Bible is an … Continue reading →