Proverbs 21:31

Being the parent of a young athlete can be very challenging. Research has shown that children in sports do better in school, miss fewer days of school, and develop socioemotional life skills. If we can also do that from a biblical perspective, how great would that be? Let’s glean from the Old Testament to help us be godly parents.

Relying merely on God to act in the absence of your initiative will not work. Human efforts plus divine intervention is the winning formula. When we prioritize Him, He prioritizes our tasks and gives grace from above to achieve and surpass our goals. This Bible Plan is about not letting the ‘here and now’ erode the ‘hereafter’. A great finish is better than a good start!

The Bible has a lot to say about budgeting. Tracking where our money goes every month is not just for the sake of a stress- and debt-free life, but to align how we give, save and spend with His priorities. This 7-day plan will help readers gain a biblical understanding and perspective on budgeting, apply it to their lives, and prepare them to share this learning with others.

Proverbs is full of wise, helpful advice. When we begin to apply that wisdom, it certainly can make our life better. From relationships to virtues and vices to new ways of seeing our world, this book gives us so much that’s good to know. In this series of nine devotional thoughts, we will evaluate some of the themes found in Proverbs and discover how they apply in our life today.