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“Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but whoever hates correction is stupid.” Proverbs 12:1 NIV The Bible doesn’t use the word stupid that often, so that’s probably why it stood out to me

“Whoever puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer, but whoever refuses to shake hands in pledge is safe.” Proverbs 11:15 NIV Going out of our way to exonerate people from

“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.” Proverbs 9:10 NIV The awareness of accountability, that sense of feeling one represents a

“But as for me, I am poor and needy; come quickly to me, O God. You are my help and my deliverer; Lord, do not delay.” Psalms 70:5 NIV King David wasn’t

“Can a man scoop fire into his lap without his clothes being burned?” Proverbs 6:27 NIV One of my favorite quotes from early this year was “if you don’t want temptation to

“Drink water from your own cistern, running water from your own well.” Proverbs 5:15 NIV The main reason I know this verse is because a line from the artist Marcos Vidal which

“Let your eyes look straight ahead; fix your gaze directly before you.” Proverbs 4:25 NIV There’s value in eliminating distractions and focusing on what really matters. Early this week one of my

“because the Lord disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in.” Proverbs 3:12 NIV Yesterday Tracy and I went to court via Zoom (that’s a story in and

“The righteous will rejoice in the Lord and take refuge in him; all the upright in heart will glory in him!” Psalms 64:10 NIV If God calls me righteous or blameless that’s

“let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance—” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭1:5‬ ‭NIV‬‬ This past month Tracy and I created a website for couples (GrowingCouples.com) and in

“Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her:” Proverbs 31:28 NIV There’s something powerful about giving unexpected and simple compliments to people. Yes, it is one

“But I will sing of your strength, in the morning I will sing of your love; for you are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble.” Psalms 59:16 NIV There’s something

“Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you yourself will be just like him.” Proverbs 26:4 NIV Sometimes it’s clear cut “I’m dealing with a fool”, but most of

“in God I trust and am not afraid. What can man do to me?” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭56:11‬ ‭NIV‬‬ This is king David speaking these words as his enemies are in hot pursuit of

“Her husband is respected at the city gate, where he takes his seat among the elders of the land. She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies the merchants with sashes.”