“Two heads are better than one”
Working Together: A Wise Choice?
Have you ever been stuck on a problem, only for someone else to offer a simple solution you completely missed? There's a common saying about this very thing.
Ecclesiastes 4:9-10
A Joseph's Thoughts Series
Things We Say:But What Does God Say?
We hear them all the time. We repeat them without even thinking about them. But are the familiar sayings we've grown up hearing actually true? In this Joseph's Thoughts series, we'll take a closer look at the things we say and compare them with what God says. Sometimes we'll discover wisdom. Sometimes we'll discover only part of the truth. And sometimes we may discover that what we've always heard isn't what the Bible teaches at all.
“Where there’s a will, there’s a way”
When You Really Want Something, Does It Always Happen?
We've all heard that if you want something bad enough, you'll find a way to make it happen. Is that always true in life?
Proverbs 16:9
“Every cloud has a silver lining”
Finding Hope When Skies Are Gray
When life feels tough, and things don't go your way, have you ever heard someone say, 'Every cloud has a silver lining'?
Romans 8:28
“When it rains, it pours”
When Life Gets Overwhelming: Is God Poring Too?
Ever feel like everything goes wrong all at once, or that blessings just keep piling up? We have a saying for that feeling.
James 1:2-4
“When life gives you lemons, make lemonade”
Finding Sweetness in Sour Moments
We've all heard the saying that tells us to make lemonade when life hands us lemons. It sounds good, doesn't it? But is it always that simple, or is there more to the story?
Romans 8:28
“The grass is always greener on the other side”
When Others Seem to Have It All
Have you ever looked at someone else's life and thought, 'Wow, they have it so good. If only I had what they have, I'd be happy'?
Philippians 4:11
“Never judge a book by its cover”
Looking Beyond the Surface
We've all heard the saying, 'Never judge a book by its cover.' It sounds like good advice, doesn't it? But does this wisdom truly line up with God's heart for us?
1 Samuel 16:7
“Practice makes perfect”
Striving for Better, Not Just Perfect
Have you ever heard someone say, 'Practice makes perfect'? It sounds good, doesn't it? But is it really true?
Proverbs 24:16
“Better late than never”
When Is Timeliness Important?
Have you ever started something a little later than you planned, maybe a project or even an apology? We often tell ourselves, "Better late than never."
Ecclesiastes 3:1
“Actions speak louder than words”
Do Your Deeds Really Roar?
We've all heard the saying that actions speak louder than words. But have you ever stopped to think about what that truly means, and if it always holds up?
James 2:17
“Time heals all wounds”
Does Time Truly Make Everything Better?
We've all heard it, perhaps even said it ourselves: 'Time heals all wounds.' It sounds comforting, doesn't it?
Psalm 34:18
“What goes around comes around”
Do Good, Get Good? The Truth About 'What Goes Around Comes Around'
Have you ever heard someone say, 'What goes around comes around'? It sounds fair, doesn't it, like everyone gets what they deserve.
Galatians 6:7
“When one door closes, another opens”
A New Door Just For You?
We've all heard it, haven't we? When something ends, we often hear the idea that something new will begin.
Romans 8:28
“Everything happens for a reason”
When Life Throws a Curveball: Is There Always a Reason?
Have you ever heard someone say, 'Everything happens for a reason,' especially when things get tough? It sounds comforting, doesn't it?
Romans 8:28