Proverbs 3:33 The Lord’s curse is on the house of the wicked, but he blesses the home of the righteous. Principle Your home should be and can be blessed. I grew up in a tumultuous home —filled with strife and disorder. Even as a child, I knew that I would not have a home with…

Proverbs 2:16 Wise friends will rescue you from the Temptress— that smooth-talking Seductress Who’s faithless to the husband she married years ago and never gave a second thought to her promises before God. Principle Relationships leave a residue with us — good or bad. Unfortunately, some married women entered their marriage without commitment to their…

Proverbs 1:2 That people may know skillful and godly Wisdom and instruction, discern and comprehend the words of understanding and insight. Principle Proverbs help you connect the dots. I get reasonably frustrated when men tell me that they dislike reading. Many publishers have told me they’ve all but given up trying to sell books to…

Proverbs 31:23 Her husband is greatly respected when he deliberates with the city fathers. Principle It takes a Proverbs 1 through 30 man to have a Proverbs 31 woman. Proverbs 31 has been promoted to women as the model of a godly wife and mother. She is described with such admirable qualities that she is…

  Proverbs 30:29-31 There are three solemn dignitaries, four that are impressive in their bearing— a lion, king of the beasts, deferring to none; a rooster, proud and strutting; a billy goat; a head of state in stately procession. Principle There are two kinds of pride, both good and bad. ‘Good pride’ represents our dignity…

  Proverbs 29:27 The righteous despise the unjust; the wicked despise the godly. Principle The clash of culture is between the righteous and the wicked. We’re experiencing a cultural clash — those motivated to live righteous lives with those driven by evil forces. We wrestle not with flesh and blood but with the influences of…

  Proverbs 28:25 Greed causes fighting; trusting the Lord leads to prosperity. Principle A grasping person stirs up trouble, but trust in God brings a sense of well-being. Economic theories are constantly clashing against one another. Academia sits in their bubbles of conversation, espousing their ideas at the luxury that the endowment of millions affords…

  Proverbs 27:18 As workers who tend a fig tree are allowed to eat the fruit, workers who protect their employer’s interests will be rewarded. Principle When you are faithful to your present ability, you double your potential. A dangerous attitude has arisen in our nation — it pivots workers against companies. The propaganda is…

  Proverbs 26:21 A quarrelsome person in a dispute is like kerosene thrown on a fire. Principle Don’t allow a person to start a fire with strife. I use social media platforms to promote the message of FivestarMan. These platforms can be a tremendous help in spreading the message. We hear amazing feedback and testimonies…

  Proverbs 25:26 A person without self-control is like a city with broken-down walls. Principle Mastering oneself is the greatest defense. The greatest threat to your own life and your family’s protection is the man you see in the mirror. Unfortunately, men can be their own worst enemies. Self-control is so essential for us that…