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There’s a Proverb for That: “Aging—It’s Better Than the Alternative”

Proverb: “Aging—Better Than the Alternative”

Eddie Foster by Eddie Foster
February 27, 2017 • 4 minute read

Growing older is often seen as a negative and frustrating part of life. What can we learn about aging from literature that is literally ancient? Does it seem like society is obsessed with...

There’s a Proverb for That: Integrity

There’s a Proverb for That: Integrity

Eddie Foster by Eddie Foster
February 21, 2017 • 5 minute read

If integrity is doing what’s right even when nobody’s looking, then this characteristic is sorely lacking in today’s world. How can the Proverbs help? The book of Proverbs...

There’s a Proverb for That: “Mawidge Is What Bwings Us Togewer Today”

Proverb: “Mawidge Is What Bwings Us Togewer Today”*

Eddie Foster by Eddie Foster
February 13, 2017 • 4 minute read

Maintaining a healthy marriage is not easy. When internal and external stressors weigh heavily against our marriages, the book of Proverbs can help. Point out people who struggle with...

There’s a Proverb for That: “Why, Yes, I Am a Parent”

There’s a Proverb for That: “Why, Yes, I Am a Parent”

Eddie Foster by Eddie Foster
February 6, 2017 • 5 minute read

Why are there so many opposing views on child rearing? Are you perplexed as to how to properly raise your child? Is there a proverb for that? When “parent” becomes one of the...

There’s a Proverb for That: “I’m Addicted. Help Me!”

There’s a Proverb for That: “I’m Addicted. Help Me!”

Eddie Foster by Eddie Foster
January 30, 2017 • 3 minute read

Addiction is a threat to people around the world. Can wisdom literature from thousands of years ago offer help to addicts desperate for change today? The Bible is often derided as being...

There’s a Proverb for That: “We Are the 1 Percent”

There’s a Proverb for That: “We Are the 1 Percent”

Eddie Foster by Eddie Foster
January 24, 2017 • 3 minute read

What wisdom does the ancient book of Proverbs provide regarding those who are wealthy—the so-called 1 percent? What specific warnings does it give them? Going back to the dawn of...

There’s a Proverb for That: “We Are the 99 Percent”

There’s a Proverb for That: “We Are the 99 Percent”

Eddie Foster by Eddie Foster
January 16, 2017 • 4 minute read

Wealthy people are generalized as greedy. The poor are generalized as lazy. Both can be looked down on for their respective status. Help, Proverbs! For thousands of years, there has been...

There’s a Proverb for That: “I’m Awesome, Just Ask Me”

There’s a Proverb for That: “I’m Awesome, Just Ask Me”

Eddie Foster by Eddie Foster
January 9, 2017 • 5 minute read

This kicks off a series of posts on practical and relevant wisdom from the book of Proverbs. We will begin with the issue of pride and arrogance. We are always looking for answers to...

Get Out of the Boiling Pot!

Get Out of the Boiling Pot!

Debbie Caudle by Debbie Caudle
October 5, 2016 • 4 minute read

Do you ever feel like your life is out of control? Do you feel like a crab boiling in a pot? What can this analogy teach us? I don’t eat crabs, so I’ve never seen them prepared....

9 More Attitudes Wrecking Our World

9 More Attitudes Wrecking Our World

Eddie Foster by Eddie Foster
September 28, 2016 • 3 minute read

This post concludes the answer to the question of why the world is the way it is, and our part in it. Thankfully, there is something we can do! The final nine characteristics that will lead...

10 Attitudes Wrecking Our World

10 Attitudes Wrecking Our World

Eddie Foster by Eddie Foster
September 23, 2016 • 3 minute read

What is happening? Why is the world in a seemingly endless cycle of upheaval, chaos and tragedy? There is an explanation, but you’re not going to like it. We are the problem....

4 Ways to Instill Modesty in Your Daughter

4 Ways to Instill Modesty in Your Daughter

by Becky Sweat
August 9, 2016 • 5 minute read

With warm weather comes the temptation for girls to dress immodestly. How can parents teach and guide their children to make modest clothing choices? Summer is here, and with the hotter...

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