Searching for Wisdom

Wisdom! Where does it come from? How do we obtain it? Is there a magical pixy dust we can sprinkle to acquire it? Is it something we slowly obtain as we grow older and more experienced? Have you considered that knowledge is not the same as wisdom? Are you seeking wisdom? Solomon tells his child(ren)Continue reading “Searching for Wisdom”

Wisdom and Instruction

Many people pursue knowledge. They believe the more they know the better they will be. There is a false sense of security in knowledge. Let’s make no mistake. Knowledge is important. But spouting statistics or dates or locations or names of people randomly doesn’t do much good. For knowledge to do good, there needs toContinue reading “Wisdom and Instruction”

God’s Amazing Creation

What amazes you? Is there anything you marvel at? Have you seen beautiful sunsets? Have you walked among wondrous landscapes? Have you seen an incredible animal? How much do you appreciate any or all these amazing things? Have you given credit to and thanked God? There are more places and animals to amaze us thanContinue reading “God’s Amazing Creation”

Seek the Lord

If you could have only one thing in life, what would it be? Is there a singular goal you are working toward? Do you have a plan to achieve that goal? Are there other people who are helping you achieve it? Are you focusing on material things this world has to offer? We chase manyContinue reading “Seek the Lord”

Awe-Inspiring Love

Have you ever been curious about the origins of something? Have you wondered how Thomas Edison ever came up with the idea for a light bulb? Do you know that Joseph Swan had started the research and had some early, if not entirely useful, success in developing a light bulb? Discovering the origins of somethingContinue reading “Awe-Inspiring Love”

Share Hope

Do you have hope? Where does your hope come from? Is it based on your own ability to accomplish what you set out to do? Is your hope put into your spouse, parents, or friends? Do you have high hopes for your children? Have you considered Scripture can build your hope? Hope is an importantContinue reading “Share Hope”

The Lord is Near

What is true in your heart? What is it that you desire more than anything? Perceptions are often presented as truth. Perspectives are stated as truths. Desires are often for the things of this world. Chasing the next shiny object we see is the favorite pastime of many. The Psalmist often cuts through the fogContinue reading “The Lord is Near”

Consuming Fire

How are things going? Are you doing well? Does it feel like you are holding on by a thread? Are you searching for solid ground to stand on? Do you wonder when your struggles will end? What is your perception of God? Do you view him as a genie in a bottle? Are you inContinue reading “Consuming Fire”

Awesome Creation

Do you like to be in nature? Are you amazed at the variety of animals in the world? Have you taken time to notice the different types of animals around you every day? Are there any specific animals that amaze you? Have you wondered how the idea to create them came about? There are amazingContinue reading “Awesome Creation”

Continual Worship

Do you enjoy worship services? Do you enjoy walking into the church on Sunday morning? Does it feel as though you are walking into a holy place? Are your spirits immediately lifted? Do you prefer light over dark? Do you prefer day over night? Do you want to live in perpetual light? Some church buildingsContinue reading “Continual Worship”