Faith and Family Business: God in Our Lives
There is no other biblical book that puts as much stress on making plans for the future as the Book of Proverbs. In fact, many scholars talk about a sort of “formula” that Proverbs has: ...
By Bill Long on March 14, 2016
There is no other biblical book that puts as much stress on making plans for the future as the Book of Proverbs. In fact, many scholars talk about a sort of “formula” that Proverbs has: ...
By Bill Long on March 7, 2016
The idea of wisdom in the Book of Proverbs is like the concept of freedom to an American—basic to our existence but difficult to define precisely. Normally we tend to pile up words to capture what we...
By Bill Long on February 29, 2016
The Book of Proverbs is adamant that the way of wisdom is not a solitary path trodden by disciplined individualists. It is a venture, even an adventure, in which you “become wiser still” (9:9)...
By Bill Long on February 23, 2016
For the Book of Proverbs, the benefits of wisdom are clear and numerous. The wise person learns practical skills, such as discernment and good judgment; he or she knows how to act with “...
By Bill Long on February 15, 2016
For years I wondered how the following verse could be true: “A generous person will be enriched, and one who gives water will get water” (Prov. 11:25). I wondered how it could be true because I was...
By Bill Long on February 8, 2016
We usually think of the Book of Proverbs as giving us practical wisdom for living in short, pithy statements. Indeed, it does. But we run the risk of missing the depths of the book if we...
By Bill Long on February 1, 2016
In this reflection on Biblical wisdom, I explore with you the two meanings of the English idiom "to be on the line." If someone is "on the line," they are (or they used to be before wireless phones...
By Bill Long on January 26, 2016
The Book of Proverbs is convinced that wisdom is the most important possession in the world—more valuable than gold and silver (16:16). But what is it? And, how do we obtain it and use it well? The...
By Bill Long on January 18, 2016
Last month I mentioned that the middle verse of the Book of Proverbs emphasized the importance of wisdom - "How much better to get wisdom than gold! To get understanding is to be chosen rather than...
By Bill Long on January 4, 2016
If you were to ask almost anyone in American society today what their personal goals were, most would respond that they wanted a successful business, a loving family, a long life, good friends. All...