How often are we filled with pride? Do we become prideful when we have accomplished something of significance? Do we pat ourselves on the back? Do we desire to be in the spotlight? What is our motivation for being put in the spotlight? To give glory to God or to puff ourselves up? Pride canContinue reading “Pride or Humility”
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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 or Foolishness
What are you chasing after? What do you put at the top of your list to achieve? Is it financial stability? Is it a companion who understands you and appreciates you? Is it a fulfilling job? Do you want all these things? Have you determined which one is most important to you? Chasing our dreamsContinue reading “Wisdom or Foolishness”
Wisdom Cries Out
Do you like to watch people? Have you ever sat on a bench in a mall and simply observe them? Have you seen the silly things they do? Have you been frustrated by the thoughtless things people say? Have you wondered why they speak at all? Are you one of them? It can be quiteContinue reading “Wisdom Cries Out”
Fear of the Lord
What is wisdom to you? How would you define it? Do you desire to be wise? Grasping for wisdom can feel like grasping to hold onto mist. We see it. We can move in it. But we can not hold onto it. It seems to continually escape our grasp. Why is that? Too often, weContinue reading “Fear of the Lord”
Wisdom of Christ
Do you desire wisdom? Do you wish you could see the truth? Do you wish you could keep yourself from being deceived? Would you like to see things from the big picture point of view? Do you believe that would help you understand life better? Wisdom is not something we talk about much in today’sContinue reading “Wisdom of Christ”
Greater Than Solomon
Do you seek knowledge? Do you seek wisdom? Are you listening for it? Are you paying attention? Are there people in your life you consider to be wise? Do you take their messages to heart? Have you considered listening to the words of Jesus? Most of us have or had someone who is/was older andContinue reading “Greater Than Solomon”
Godly Wisdom
How well do you listen? How well do you see? Are you an observant person? Are you attentive to the tone a person uses? Do you pay attention to their body language? Do you understand what is being communicated? There are times we are very attentive. And there are times when we have checked outContinue reading “Godly Wisdom”
Taking Care of the Body
Have you ever been in need and not know where to turn? Have been approached by a homeless person and struggled with what to do? Do you ask yourself what God wants you to do? The answer doesn’t come easy, does it? Many of us have been approached by someone on the street at oneContinue reading “Taking Care of the Body”
Wisdom From Heaven
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word wisdom? Is there a specific person you think of? Is it knowledge? Is it creative thinking? Do you think of an old person? Does it require a wide range of experiences? The wisdom of this world is often equated to beingContinue reading “Wisdom From Heaven”
Marty Pressey 