M Kent Travis

Attempting to be true.

Husband | Father | Teacher | Writer | Many things else.

[M Kent Travis @MKentTravis]

The soul that has once been waked, or stung, or uplifted by the desire of God, will inevitably (I think) awake to the fear of losing him. —CS Lewis

[M Kent Travis @MKentTravis]

Who wants to be a hero?

Uh. Me.

But, as Henri Nouwen says here in this prayer, “You do not want to make me a hero but a servant who loves you.”

God DOES make heroes, but he makes more servants.

[M Kent Travis @MKentTravis]

Once we look downward instead of upward on the ladder of life, we see the pain of people wherever we go, and we hear the call of compassion wherever we are. —Henri Nouwen

[Charles A. Tijou @RareCat]

I asked God for all things
so I could enjoy life.
He gave me life so
I could enjoy all things.

#Just2BIsAMiracle
#CelebrateTheGiftOfNewLife
#sunrisedaily #GoodMorningSistersAndBrothers
#Sunrise #BeattieBeach #LakeOntario #GreeceNY #ROC #HABD

[M Kent Travis @MKentTravis]

Ever willingly chosen to do the unwise thing? Me, too. It didn’t go well.

Do not forsake her [wisdom], and she will keep you; love her, and she will guard you. - Proverbs 4:6

[John Wisdom @john34239]

# vertical #haiku

ripe
strawberry
dripping
from
her
lips—

I
bookmark
my
page

[M Kent Travis @MKentTravis]

Some people think “fearing the Lord” is a weakness. Turns out it is actually healthful.

7 Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD, and turn away from evil.
8 It will be healing to your flesh and refreshment to your bones. - Proverbs 3:7-8

[M Kent Travis @MKentTravis]

Restaurant.

[Tammy Rose @lovetammyrose]

We never grow closer to God when we just live life. It takes deliberate pursuit and attentiveness. #chan

[M Kent Travis @MKentTravis]

3 yes, if you call out for insight and raise your voice for understanding,
4 if you seek it like silver and search for it as for hidden treasures,
5 then you will understand the fear of the LORD and find the knowledge of God. - Proverbs 2:3-5

[M Kent Travis @MKentTravis]

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction. - Proverbs 1:7

[M Kent Travis @MKentTravis]

10 An excellent wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels.
11 The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he will have no lack of gain. - Proverbs 31:10-11

[M Kent Travis @MKentTravis]

When you feel your anger or other unwieldy emotions rising, hold them in check; don’t play the fool.

A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back. - Proverbs 29:11

[M Kent Travis @MKentTravis]

Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy. - Proverbs 28:13

Sadly, many of us are completely unaware of our need for mercy...

[M Kent Travis @MKentTravis]

How we receive praise is a test of our character.

The crucible is for silver, and the furnace is for gold, and a man is tested by his praise. - Proverbs 27:21

[M Kent Travis @MKentTravis]

We could let the senseless quarreling die down, but it’s so hard to hold in that last word... which stokes it up again.

For lack of wood the fire goes out, and where there is no whisperer, quarreling ceases. - Proverbs 26:20

[M Kent Travis @MKentTravis]

@rayvining The proverb isn’t original. I was just trying to think of what would be opposite of a kiss.

[M Kent Travis @MKentTravis]

If an honest answer is a kiss, what is a dishonest answer? A punch? A slap? Both?

Too many of us give too few honest answers.

#speaktrue

Whoever gives an honest answer kisses the lips. - Proverbs 24:26

[M Kent Travis @MKentTravis]

Lack of self-control = self-wrecked.

A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls. - Proverbs 25:28

[G. K. Chesterton @GKCdaily]

We do not want, as the newspapers say, a Church that will move with the world. We want a Church that will move the world.