Category Archives: Write the Word

Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting;but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.Proverbs 31:30 A woman who fears the Lord is a woman who is reverent, holy, and knows she exists to bring glory to the … Continue reading →

“He who gets wisdom loves his own soul, he who cherishes understanding prospers.” Proverbs 19:8 The writer of this Proverb was keenly aware of human nature: we tend to love our own soul and we desire prosperity. Appealing to that … Continue reading →

Fools show their annoyance at once,but the prudent overlook an insult.Proverbs 12:16 This Proverb is an example of antithetical parallelism. That’s just a fancy way of saying the first line is the opposite of the second. And for the follower … Continue reading →

“Lay hold of my words with all your heart;keep my commands and you will live….Hold on to instruction, do not let it go;guard it well, for it is your life.”Proverbs 4:4, 13 Have you ever been in a situation where … Continue reading →

The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel: for attaining wisdom and discipline… Proverbs 1:1-2a King Solomon, writing in Proverbs, introduces himself in chapter one, verse one and immediately provides his purpose in writing: He wants to help … Continue reading →

 Love must be sincere.Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.Be devoted to one another in love.Honor one another above yourselves.Romans 12:9-10 Depending on who does the counting and which ones are included, there are at least 59 one … Continue reading →

Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.‘Honor your father and mother’—which is the first commandment with a promise—so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.Ephesians 6:1-3 … Continue reading →

“Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen.” I Timothy 1:17 (NIV) Paul’s words to Timothy in verses 15-17 sum up the Gospel beautifully. He essentially says: I am … Continue reading →

“…humility comes before honor.”Proverbs 15:33b Honor can easily lead to pride. It’s a blessing to receive encouragement and gratitude. We are all thankful when others acknowledge and appreciate our efforts. Many Scripture passages encourage us to release gratitude and encouragement, … Continue reading →

After Jesus said this, he looked toward heaven and prayed….John 17:1 John 17 captures the night before for Jesus. The next day would bring his arrest and subsequent crucifixion. Because He was fully divine and fully human, He knew what … Continue reading →