Pondering the Proverbs What in

What in the world was King Solomon thinking?

Thousands of years later, the book of Proverbs still offers wisdom that speaks directly to our everyday lives. In Pondering the Proverbs, you’ll explore timeless truths collected and curated by King Solomon—truths that continue to guide, challenge, and inspire.

From leadership and integrity to relationships and decision-making, Proverbs covers it all. Author, Ray Sanders shares personal insights and practical applications from years of reading this ancient book, helping readers uncover the depth and power of its wisdom.

Whether you're new to Proverbs or returning for a fresh perspective, this book will encourage you to slow down, reflect, and lean into God’s guidance—one Proverb at a time.

Ray Sanders is the founder and CEO of Coaching Leaders, an executive coaching and revenue-generating business consulting firm that partners with Fortune 500 executives, CEOs, entrepreneurs, and business owners to help them navigate the challenges and opportunities that come with growing their companies and strengthening their leadership teams (raysanders.com). As a CEO, Ray has grown multimillion-dollar organizations, advanced national and international brands, led a financial institution, served in a nonpartisan role with the United States Senate, led print and broadcast organizations, and pioneered initiatives to bring clean water to remote regions of the world. His leadership experience spans more than forty years. Ray is recognized by his peers as a leader of leaders, a whiteboard aficionado, and an innovative growth strategist with a passion for purpose-driven cultures and values-based leadership development. His business coaching, mentoring, and personal ministry have given him a unique perspective on the wide range of struggles leaders face in all walks of life. A skilled communicator, Ray has served as editor in chief for Oklahoma's largest weekly news journal, hosted an award-winning radio program, and been a keynote speaker for conventions, conferences, and campuses. He has published more than 150 articles and feature stories in print and online publications, including The Baptist Messenger, The Oklahoman, the Oklahoma Press Association, and others. Ray holds a BA degree from the University of Oklahoma. Ray and his wife, Stephanie, are the founders of Edify Leaders, a nonprofit organization that inspires and mobilizes leaders to use their influence to impact the world for good (edifyleaders.org). While Ray continues to lead a thriving business in the marketplace, he also dedicates much of his time to speaking and leading ministry coaches who encourage hundreds of ministry leaders as they navigate the challenges of life and ministry. A world traveler, Ray enjoys exploring new places with the love of his life, Stephanie. Together, they have six grown children and ten grandchildren.