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”
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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”
Boast in Hope
What do you boast about? Do you boast about your many accomplishments? Do you boast about a significant accomplishment? Do you reminisce about your “glory days” of your youth? What do you think we should boast about? Do you think we should boast at all? Boasting, bragging, or telling others about how good you areContinue reading “Boast in Hope”
Teach Wisdom
Do you want your children to do well in life? Have you taught them well as they have grown up? Are you continuing to provide them advice or guidance? Are you mere providing them with data? Or are you teaching them wisdom? Are you teaching them to weigh the facts? We begin teaching our childrenContinue reading “Teach Wisdom”
Salt of the Earth
What comes to mind when you hear the term salty? Do you think of someone who is colorful or offensive or condescending? If you have heard that term used for someone, one of those descriptive words just may come to mind. Have you used that term for someone or yourself? Sailors will often call someoneContinue reading “Salt of the Earth”
Learn from the Master
Do you like to learn new things? Is there something specific you would like to know or understand better? What if you could learn from the best teacher? What if you could learn from the one who wrote the book? Would you take advantage of that? Some of us are continuous learners. We continually seekContinue reading “Learn from the Master”
The Potter
How do you think of your parents? What images come to mind? Were your parents stern disciplinarians? Were they kind and loving? Are your parents the reason for who you are today? Did they see your potential and mold you into the person you could be? We all have different experiences with our parents. Unfortunately,Continue reading “The Potter”
Renew Your Mind
Have you ever felt lost? Have you wondered why you are where you are? Have you wondered what your purpose in life is? Are you willing to listen to good advice? Are you willing to follow God’s plan for your life? Do you want to know what his plan is for you? Often, we thinkContinue reading “Renew Your Mind”
Exponential Fulfillment
What do you think of people who claim to predict the future? Do you cast their predictions aside? Or do you adhere to their predictions? Have you heard someone predict something was going to happen and it did? Have you heard someone falsely predict the future? There are tons of predictions given by thousands ofContinue reading “Exponential Fulfillment”
Seeing is Believing
What does it take for you to believe? Do you need to see it to believe it? Do you like to touch and feel things? Do you like the sensory interaction? What will it take for you to believe in Jesus? Are you waiting for a personal interaction? Do you think it is all makeContinue reading “Seeing is Believing”
Marty Pressey 