Wisdom for Daily Living: Life's Lessons from The Book of Proverbs

On August 4, 2026, during our daily Power Up Prayer Call, which convenes each morning at 6:30 a.m., the members and friends of Mount Neboh Baptist Church in Harlem and I began a journey through the Book of Proverbs. As Pastor and People, we committed ourselves to walking through this remarkable book of biblical wisdom, chapter by chapter, seeking to hear what God would say to us about the practical matters of everyday life. What a wonderful journey it has been!

Morning after morning, we gathered on the prayer line. Some joined while preparing for work. Others listened while sitting quietly in their homes. Some were already traveling to work, while others simply wanted to begin their day with prayer and the Word of God. Regardless of where we were physically, at 6:30 each morning we were united by a common desire: Lord, give us wisdom for today.

That desire became the inspiration for this book. Wisdom for Daily Living: Lessons from the Book of Proverbs is a complete collection of the 34 morning devotionals that I shared during our journey through Proverbs. Although there are 31 chapters, we took three mornings on chapter one as a basic introduction to the book. Each devotional grew out of a particular chapter and was designed not merely to explain the text, but to help us apply its wisdom to our daily lives.

Dr. Johnnie M. Green, Jr. is a native of Dallas, Texas, whose life and ministry have been marked by a steadfast commitment to preaching the Gospel and serving the people of God. Educated in the Wilmer Hutchins Independent School District and the Dallas Independent School District, Dr. Green continued his academic journey at Dallas Baptist University (BA 1985), Princeton Theological Seminary (M.Div. 1992), and Drew University (D.Min. 2001), where he further developed his theological foundation and pastoral leadership. With 47 years of preaching ministry, Dr. Green has faithfully shepherded congregations for over four decades. His pastoral journey includes serving St. James Baptist Church in Gladewater, Texas, and New Zion Baptist Church in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Since May 2006, he has served as the Senior Pastor of Mount Neboh Baptist Church in Harlem, New York, where his dynamic preaching and visionary leadership have strengthened the church's spiritual and community impact. Dr. Green is married to Jacqueline Marie Bowser, and together they are the proud parents of two sons, Jeremiah and Joshua. Beyond the pulpit, he is the Proprietor of Agape Children's Academy of New Jersey, demonstrating his commitment to education and youth development. He also serves as Chairman of the Late Night Services of the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc., and Chairman of the Pastors and Ministers Division of the Empire Baptist Missionary Convention of New York. A respected voice in both ministry and social advocacy, Dr. Green is a National Board Member of the National Action Network, led by Al Sharpton, and the Founder and President of MPAC-NY (Mobilizing Preachers and Communities). Through preaching, leadership, and activism, Dr. Green continues to impact lives, empower communities, and advance the cause of Christ with passion and purpose.