Proverbs 18:2 Fools care nothing for thoughtful discourse; all they do is run off at the mouth. Principle When you don’t know what you’re talking about it’s hard to know when you’re finished. Throughout Proverbs, our Advisor calls people who are arrogant, dull-minded, unteachable, and simpletons as fools. Fools are everywhere – in government, media,…

Proverbs 17:1 Better a dry crust with peace and quiet, than a house full of feasting, with strife. Principle Where there is strife there is every evil at work. Atmosphere matters. It is vitally important that we protect the atmosphere of our homes and places of work. Our Advisor recommends chewing on morsels rather than…

Proverbs 16:1 We can make our own plans, but the LORD gives the right answer. Principle If your plans do not agree with God’s purpose you will enter into confusion. God’s original intent for Man was to “be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth.” (Genesis 1:28) Nomads began to move eastward and discovered…

Proverbs 15:1 A gentle response defuses anger, but a sharp tongue kindles a temper-fire. Principle Calm words control wildfires. We’ve all seen the disastrous repercussions of hot-tempered words. I recall being asked to mediate a confrontation between two men that very quickly got out of hand when one of them brandished a pistol. A call…

Proverbs 14:4 Without oxen, a stable stays clean, but you need a strong ox for a large harvest. Principle You can have a clean barn or you can get something done. I grew up on a small ranch with cattle, horses, pigs, and chickens. One thing you learn when you’re raising animals is that they’re…

Proverbs 13:1 Intelligent children listen to their parents; foolish children do their own thing. Principle Intelligent Parenting: Never discipline whom you have not discipled. One of the biggest mistakes that parents make is assuming that children know something that they haven’t been taught. I have seen parents speak with extremely harsh tones and curse words…

Proverbs 12:1 To learn, you must love discipline; it is stupid to hate correction. Principle: Leaders are readers. Advertisers have mastered the art of making men look stupid. He is seen as the butt of the joke. Men have shown good humor by laughing with them at our own expense, but it’s an old and…

Proverbs 11:1 The LORD detests dishonest scales, but accurate weights find favor with him. Principle The standard that you use to measure is the accurate weight that you should use for everyone else. In the business culture corruption is epidemic. Bureaucrats are imposing laws upon others which they have exempted themselves from observing. Street market…

Proverbs 10:1 A wise son brings joy to his father but a foolish son grief to his mother. Principle Wisdom solves problems; foolishness causes problems. Is there any greater joy to a father than knowing that his son makes wise decisions? Recently, my son faced a life decision. A big one. The decision involved relocating…

Proverbs 9:6 Leave your simple ways and you will live; walk in the way of insight. Principle God relates to men in the daily commute. Adam walked with God in the cool of the day. Enoch walked with God, and he was no more for God took him. Noah walked in favor with God during…