Continuing with the daily discussions of Proverbs - today talking Ch. 25:1-8. 

Started out realizing I need to do a little homework on the first sentence in knowing when Proverbs was actually completed, how that happened and when we believe that the book in its entirety was accepted as "Scripture".

Points hit on throughout this discussion:

1 - overlooking offenses and the idea/s of dealing with conflict relationally with one another. 

2 - what do I do when I offend someone or when someone offends me?

3 - surrounding those in power and position with those who are genuine/high integrity/high capacity leaders to help influence those who lead 

4 - let other's honor you when it's appropriate. ("Humility isn't thinking less of yourself, just thinking of yourself less.") - idk who said this first but I didn't - but I do think it's a really good statement to make a practice. 

Discussing Proverbs 22:1-6 as we continue to make our way through the book of Proverbs (not in it's entirety but in snippets each day.) 

1- A good name is more desirable than riches

2- The commonality with all men is our maker 

3- Living wisely is wise 

4- Not thinking less of our self, but less about our self - and being obedient to Jesus brings life 

5- Raising our kids to 1. Have a good name, 2. to live wisely, and 3 to be kind, genuine, honoring people will lead them to have good name. 

22 A good name is more desirable than great riches;

2 Rich and poor have this in common:

3 The prudent see danger and take refuge,

4 Humility is the fear of the Lord;

5 In the paths of the wicked are snares and pitfalls,

6 Start children off on the way they should go,

Discussing Proverbs 21:1-3 as well as talking about when I recognize that I'm either off track or out of sorts simply because I'm not spending time intaking quality "content" - meaning I'm either not reading, listening, and digesting the things that stir my affections for God, family, work, life, etc... Proverbs continues to be my staple to go to for this: 

21 In the Lord’s hand the king’s heart is a stream of water

2 A person may think their own ways are right,

3 To do what is right and just

The discussing shifts in and out a little and I mention a few books that also have been beneficial over the years in stirring those affections:

Shoe Dog - Phil Knight 

You Can't Make This Stuff Up - Kevin Hart

Fighter - Andy Lee (I misnamed him during this episode - my apologies Andy.) 

The Third Door - Alex Bayanan 

Surprised by Hope - NT Wright (not mentioned in the podcast, but was reminded of it when I was making a list to send to the guy who had asked me about book recs.)

Got a chance to catch up with my boy Yung Clova on the podcast! Discussing how he's getting started, his quick road to 100k downloads and upcoming news and his first album dropping on April 8th! Go find him on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/track/6tdCgC...

Interview with my man Steve Schwarz - Steve and I worked together for years ... got a chance to catch up and laugh like crazy together again.

Parenting a teenage daughter is a challenge and one that comes with an ever moving target. Sharing 4 quick tips that I am currently trying to put into practice in our home especially when things are tense. 

Quality communication begins, always begins with the ability to listen. Even if you are the fist to speak, the intention should not just be to articulate what you have to say, but to listen and understand for the purpose of understanding… Quality listening leads to quality response - but your quality listening is driven by the desire to hear. Developing the art of hearing is art and one that we often forget how to do because we are so busy trying to be heard.

Revamping the StelloFello podcast after a 2 year hiatus - finding more direction with the podcast and will focus on being a dad... not meaning that there won't be any posts about Faith or Fitness, but the focus will end up being more family than the first approach.