Ken Ortize

June 12, 2026 – Morning Devotional: “Bent on Folly"

Proverbs describes the person who is committed to foolishness and determined to pursue the wrong path. When a heart becomes bent on folly, it resists wisdom, correction, and truth. Today’s devotional serves as a warning against hardening our hearts. God continually offers guidance, but we must be willing to listen. Wisdom begins when we surrender our own way and embrace His.

June 11, 2026 – Morning Devotional: “Rebellion"

Rebellion is more than resistance to authority—it is resistance to wisdom itself. Proverbs warns that those who persist in rebellion eventually face the consequences of their choices. Today’s devotional encourages us to examine our hearts for areas where pride has replaced submission to God. Freedom is not found in rebellion, but in walking according to His ways.

June 10, 2026 – Morning Devotional: “Lashes"

Proverbs points out that a wise person learns from correction, while a fool remains stubborn even in the face of severe consequences. Today’s devotional explores the value of receiving instruction and rebuke. God often uses correction to guide us, protect us, and help us grow. The question is not whether correction comes, but whether we are willing to learn from it.

June 9, 2026 – Morning Devotional: “Fostering Love"

Proverbs teaches that love covers an offense, while constantly revisiting it drives people apart. Healthy relationships are built on forgiveness, grace, and a willingness to let go of past wrongs. Today’s devotional reminds us that fostering love often means choosing reconciliation over resentment. Wisdom seeks to heal relationships, not continually reopen old wounds.

June 8, 2026 – Morning Devotional: “Bribery"

Proverbs describes a bribe as something that appears powerful, opening doors and influencing outcomes. Yet Scripture consistently warns about the corrupting effect of using money or gifts to manipulate people and circumstances. Today’s devotional challenges us to examine where we place our trust. True favor comes not from what we can offer others, but from walking in integrity before God.

June 5, 2026 – Morning Devotional: “Lying Lips"

Proverbs makes it clear that deception and dishonesty have no place in the life of wisdom. Lying lips may gain temporary advantage, but they ultimately lead to broken trust and spiritual corruption. Today’s devotional calls us to speak truthfully and live with integrity. God honors honesty, even when the truth is difficult to speak.

June 4, 2026 – Morning Devotional: “Crowns"

Proverbs speaks of both grandchildren as a crown to the aged and godly parents as a source of honor to their children. True legacy is not built through wealth or achievement alone, but through faithful generations. Today’s devotional encourages us to think beyond ourselves and consider the impact our lives are having on those who come after us.

June 3, 2026 – Morning Devotional: “Mocking the Poor"

How we treat the vulnerable matters deeply to God. Proverbs says that mocking the poor is ultimately a reproach against their Maker. Today’s devotional reminds us that every person carries dignity because they are created by God. Compassion, generosity, and humility reflect His heart, while pride and cruelty reveal a lack of wisdom.

June 2, 2026 – Morning Devotional: “Wicked Persons"

Proverbs warns that wicked people are often drawn to corrupt speech, lies, and destruction. What we listen to reveals something about our hearts. Today’s devotional challenges us to consider the voices we entertain and the influence they have on us. Wisdom does not delight in evil, gossip, or chaos—it pursues truth and righteousness.

June 1, 2026 – Morning Devotional: “The Crucible of Life"

Just as silver and gold are refined by fire, Proverbs teaches that the Lord tests and refines the human heart. Life’s pressures often reveal what is truly inside us. Today’s devotional reminds us that difficult seasons are not meaningless—they can become part of God’s refining process. The fire may be uncomfortable, but God uses it to shape character, deepen faith, and draw us closer to Him.