Author Archives: John Harris

Idle hands make one poor,   but diligent hands bring riches.The son who gathers during summer is prudent;   the son who sleeps during harvest is disgraceful. Working consistently and not taking shortcuts honors the Lord. You don’t have to be a … Continue reading →

Folly is a rowdy woman;she is gullible and knows nothing. Everybody has that one obnoxious friend you hope isn’t around when you’re trying to make a good impression on people. That’s what it’s like when we live our life without … Continue reading →

“And now, sons, listen to me;   those who keep my ways are happy.Listen to instruction and be wise;   don’t ignore it.Anyone who listens to me is happy,   watching at my doors every day,   waiting by the posts of my doorway.For … Continue reading →

My son, obey my words,   and treasure my commands.Keep my commands and live,   and guard my instructions   as you would the pupil of your eye.Tie them to your fingers;   write them on the tablet of your heart.Say to wisdom, “You … Continue reading →

Go to the ant, you slacker!Observe its ways and become wise.Without leader, administrator, or ruler,   it prepares its provisions in summer;   it gathers its food during harvest.How long will you stay in bed, you slacker?When will you get up from your … Continue reading →