Proverbs

Scripture: Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life. Proverbs 4:23 (ESV) Devotional Several years ago, a man named Mark developed a habit of morning walks around a small lake near his home. One particular summer, he noticed that the lake began to change. The water became cloudy, the fish grew fewer, and the once-fresh smell turned stagnant. Eventually, he discovered the problem—a broken drainage pipe upstream was leaking pollutants into the wat

✨ Devotional on Proverbs 11:25 (CSB) A generous person will be enriched, and the one who gives a drink of water will receive water. True Story: The Gift That Came Back Around Several years ago, a small-town pastor named Mark noticed a single mother in his congregation who was struggling. Her refrigerator had broken down, and with three young children, she was overwhelmed and embarrassed. Without making an announcement, Mark quietly rallied a few church members to pitch in and

When God Redirects Our Steps “A person’s heart plans his way, but the LORD determines his steps.”  — Proverbs 16:9 (CSB) The Unexpected Detour A few years ago, Joe had his life all planned out. He knew where he wanted to live, the job he wanted, and even the kind of ministry he wanted to build. Everything looked perfect on paper—until God began closing doors he thought were meant for him. Every “no” left Joe frustrated and confused, but what he didn’t see was that God was gen