MAY 27 – Words That Heal 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 16:23-24; Psalms 60; Ephesians 2 ________________________________________ “The heart of the wise makes his speech judicious and adds persuasiveness to his lips.” — Proverbs 16:23 “Oh, grant us help against the foe, for vain is the salvation of man! With God we shall do valiantly; it is he who will tread down our foes.” — Psalm 60:11-12 “But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved.”… Continue Reading

MAY 26 – Wisdom, Worth, and Worship 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 16:21-22; Ephesians 1 ________________________________________ “The wise of heart is called discerning, and sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness.” — Proverbs 16:21 “Having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints.” — Ephesians 1:18 ________________________________________ Have you ever wondered why wisdom is so important? Proverbs 16:21 shows us that being wise in heart leads to being persuasive and trustworthy. It’s not about being the loudest or most impressive—it’s about… Continue Reading

MAY 25 – Humble Paths & Heavy Burdens 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 16:19-20; Psalms 59; Galatians 6 ________________________________________ “It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor than to divide the spoil with the proud.” — Proverbs 16:19 “Deliver me from my enemies, O my God; protect me from those who rise up against me.” — Psalm 59:1 “Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” — Galatians 6:2 ________________________________________ There’s something powerful about humility. In Proverbs 16:19, we’re reminded that it’s better to have a humble heart and walk alongside those who are struggling… Continue Reading

MAY 24 – Stumbling Blocks & Stepping Stones 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 16:18; Psalms 58; Galatians 5 ________________________________________ “Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.” — Proverbs 16:18 “The wicked are estranged from the womb; they go astray from birth, speaking lies.” — Psalm 58:3 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” — Galatians 5:22-23 ________________________________________ Have you ever had a moment when you felt unstoppable, maybe because of your talents or accomplishments? It’s easy to let that feeling of… Continue Reading

MAY 23 – More Valuable Than Gold 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 16:16–17; Galatians 3–4 ________________________________________ “How much better to get wisdom than gold! To get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver. The highway of the upright turns aside from evil; whoever guards his way preserves his life.” — Proverbs 16:16–17 “So then, the law was our guardian until Christ came, in order that we might be justified by faith.” — Galatians 3:24 “So you are no longer a slave, but a son, and if a son, then an heir through God.” — Galatians 4:7 ________________________________________ Ever feel like you… Continue Reading

MAY 22 – Following the Right Voice 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 16:10–15; Galatians 1–2 ________________________________________ “An oracle is on the lips of a king; his mouth does not sin in judgment.” — Proverbs 16:10 “For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ.” — Galatians 1:10 “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me.” — Galatians 2:20 ________________________________________ It’s not always easy to know… Continue Reading

MAY 21 – Direction in the Detour 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 16:9; Psalm 57; 2 Corinthians 12–13 ________________________________________ “The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.” — Proverbs 16:9 “God will send out his steadfast love and his faithfulness!” — Psalm 57:3b “For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong.” — 2 Corinthians 12:10 ________________________________________ Ever make a plan that totally fell apart? You studied hard but didn’t make the grade. You trained for months but didn’t make the… Continue Reading

MAY 20 – Better With Less 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 16:8; 2 Corinthians 10–11 ________________________________________ “Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues with injustice.” — Proverbs 16:8 “Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord.” — 2 Corinthians 10:17 “And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light.” — 2 Corinthians 11:14 ________________________________________ Have you ever felt pressured to prove yourself—maybe by getting more likes, impressing certain people, or standing out in a crowd? Our world shouts that “more” means “better.” But the Bible challenges that idea. Proverbs 16:8 reminds us that having a… Continue Reading