MTP25 It’s Not About You At All

Do not put yourself forward in the king’s presence or stand in the place of the great, for it is better to be told, “Come up here,” than to be put lower in the presence of a noble. (Pro 25:6-7a) It is not good to eat much honey, nor is it glorious to seek one’s […]

Job, Career, Profession, Vocation

One of the more influential scriptures in my life over the last eight years or so is found in Romans 12:1, 2. I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed […]

MTP24 Wouldn’t Wish It For Your Worst Enemy

Do not rejoice when your enemy falls, and let not your heart be glad when he stumbles, lest the LORD see it and be displeased, and turn away his anger from him. (Proverbs 24:17-18) Do not say, “I will do to him as he has done to me; I will pay the man back for […]

DMCD Update – Better Late …

I wrote the majority of this at the beginning of March with the intention of just editing it here and there and posting it. Such is life that time flew by and I wasn’t able to post it, but it’s still very much relevant as an update on where things are now. No matter how […]

MTP23 Wisdom and the Demon Drink

Who has woe? Who has sorrow? Who has strife? Who has complaining? Who has wounds without cause? Who has redness of eyes? Those who tarry long over wine; those who go to try mixed wine. Do not look at wine when it is red, when it sparkles in the cup and goes down smoothly. In […]

MTP22 Grace Talk and Pure Hearts

He who loves purity of heart, and whose speech is gracious, will have the king as his friend. (Proverbs 22:11) Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. (Matthew 5:8) Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person. (Colossians […]

MTP21 Dedication to the Diligent

The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty. (Proverbs 21:5) One of my favourite stories I heard as a child was that of the hare and the tortoise. First of all what a name for an animal – tortoise. What was Adam English* thinking when […]

To Be Honest With You

There is a lot to be said about honesty. It is a value not always forthcoming but highly appreciated by those who receive it in most given occasions and we are informed that honesty is the best policy. I’d like to suggest though, that in as much as honesty is a good quality to have, […]

MTP20 That’s Deep, Man

There are some inspirational books doing the rounds for things like management and leadership and that kind of game. People read it from those who have ‘made it’ and wish to share some of the secrets of their success. These priceless principles when followed and adapted to the individual’s situation will guarantee success. On the […]

MTP19 Wisdom Has You Covered

Wisdom is for life not just for reading in a book called Proverbs. It’s all well and good to get stirred and inspired by words on a page, but there’s something inspiring when it comes alive in the human experience. Take for example … Good sense makes one slow to anger, and it is his […]