Proverbs 27:2 Don’t call attention to yourself; let others do that for you. Principle If you’ve done something special – it will get the attention of others – you won’t need to tell everyone. Self-promotion has become an art form in modern culture – social media has all the trappings for the narcissist; yet, it…

Proverbs 26:4 Don’t respond to the stupidity of a fool; you’ll only look foolish yourself. Principle Don’t answer the fool. Have you ever had a conversation with someone who will not listen to reason? They talk in circles. They go around and around a subject – never comprehending a solution. They raise their voice as…

Proverbs 25:8 Don’t jump to conclusions—there may be a perfectly good explanation for what you just saw. Principle Seeing something is not the conclusion of a matter. A man noticed that his neighbor’s Harley was put up for sale. He realized that he had not seen him in a while. Then his boat… later his…

Proverbs 24:3-4 By wisdom, a house is built, and through understanding, it is established; through knowledge, its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures. Principle Turn your house into a home with wisdom, knowledge, and peace. My wife and I enjoy watching shows that transform old, outdated, and often damaged houses into remodeled and…

Proverbs 23:10 Do not move an ancient boundary stone or encroach on the fields of the fatherless, for their Defender is strong; he will take up their case against you. Principle Never move a fence without knowing why it was put up. A line between respect and familiarity governs every relationship. Familiarity breeds contempt. When…

Proverbs 22:2 The rich and poor shake hands as equals – God made them both! Principle The wealth of humanity is not measured by bank accounts. I recently spent a week in a small town in Chiapas, Mexico, to build a school for ChildHope. Laboring with some local men was truly a privilege and will…

Proverbs 21:2 We justify our actions by appearances; God examines our motives. Principle Men look on the outward appearance – God looks at the heart. King Saul, the first king of Israel, a man who stood tall and commanding, had succumbed to the fear of men. He rejected God’s Word and thought he could keep…

Proverbs 20:2 Quick-tempered leaders are like mad dogs – cross them, and they bite your head off. Principle When a leader loses control of himself, he forfeits inspirational influence. If you intimidate people to lead them, you will not attract strong, creative, and driven people around you. You will not maintain an inspirational atmosphere in…

Proverbs 19:6 Lots of people flock around a generous person; everyone’s a friend to the philanthropist. Principle “What we’ve done for ourselves alone dies with us; what we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal.” – Albert Pike A few years ago, while at lunch, an incredibly generous friend exhaled frustration…

Proverbs 18:9 Slack habits and sloppy work are as bad as vandalism. Principle You will never have an excellent life with 80 percent effort. My wife and I were recently in New York City – it was our first visit – we loved it. Before I visit a city or country for the first time,…