He who walks with the wise grows wise, BUT a companion of fools suffers harm. (Proverbs 13:20). We become, in part, like the people we allow closest to us. Their attitudes rub off, their priorities influence ours, and over time their wisdom—or foolishness—can quietly shape the direction of our lives. But Proverbs reminds us that companionship is more than… Continue reading

He who ignores discipline comes to poverty and shame, BUT whoever heeds correction is honored. (Proverbs 13:18) Correction rarely feels like a gift when it arrives. Our first instinct may be to defend ourselves, explain ourselves, or quietly dismiss the person offering it. But Proverbs reminds us that wisdom isn’t found in never being wrong; it’s found in being… Continue reading