Hope deferred makes the heart sick, BUT a longing fulfilled is a tree of life. (Proverbs 13:12) Continue reading

The text reads: Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift you as wheat.  But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail.  And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers. Right off the bat, if I’m Simon Peter, I’d sure have preferred Jesus to have said, “Satan has asked… but I said NO!” Peter confidently asserted that Continue reading

Pride only breeds quarrels, BUT wisdom is found in those who take advice. (Proverbs 13:10) Continue reading

Righteousness guards the man of integrity, BUT wickedness overthrows the sinner. (Proverbs 13:6) Continue reading

The sluggard craves and gets nothing, BUT the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied. (Proverbs 13:4) Continue reading