The wisdom literature of the OT presents a striking divine tension that reflects the complexities of life under the sun while pointing us to eternal truths.

We might be affected more by proverbs than by tomes. For example, might the slogan, “Do random acts of kindness” have caused more good than 1,000 sermons? In any event, slogans or their more formal ...

As the old Japanese proverb says, if you have the pleasant experience of eating something you haven’t tasted before, you life will be extended by 75 days. Never heard that proverb before, but real or ...

Caribbean grandmothers are well-known for their uncanny ability to make you check yourself. They hold an artillery of wise phrases that are applicable in any situation. But, just like fine wine and ...

As a lectionary preacher who works mainly on Sundays, I have spent much of my preaching life grazing the well-fertilized pastures that my tradition has laid out for me. Sometimes I press up against ...

A reflection on Proverbs 29 showing how its timeless wisdom, centered on righteousness, justice, and seeking God, speaks to today’s lives, choices, and fears.