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~ “God’s wisdom is something mysterious that goes deep into the interior of his purposes.” ~Apostle Paul

Tag Archives: Wisdom

“My son, keep your father’s commandment, and forsake not your mother’s teaching.” ~King Solomon

March 15, 2023

I am an extremely fortunate man. My earthly father gave me excellent advice. I don’t know if he saw that …

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“May Yahweh grant you discretion and understanding.” ~King David to Solomon

February 26, 2023

How amazing is it that God wants discretion to protect us and understanding to guard us? It is stunning. God …

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“To bring to light for everyone what is the plan of the mystery hidden for ages in God, who created all things.” ~Apostle Paul

February 21, 2023

Is my task to be open? Yes, I should focus what God is doing and make it clear to everyone …

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Do we have insight into the truth about Jesus the Messiah?

January 8, 2023

  Insight is the spiritual quality that enables me to appreciate God’s mind and will. I will know about matters …

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Are we seeing the whole picture?

December 5, 2022

  For we are not writing to you anything other than what you read and understand, and I hope you …

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How do we find God’s wisdom?

November 17, 2022

Why this is important: We don’t find God’s wisdom in the popular philosophies that are floating around. This is not …

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“The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but the perverse tongue will be cut off.” ~King Solomon

August 30, 2022

We have all experienced being around someone with a foul mouth. We have all experienced someone whose speech is a …

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“So thick-headed! So slow-hearted!” ~Jesus

June 24, 2022

Jesus is resurrected to an incorruptible body after having been crucified. It is three days after His death. He is …

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Do we have a passion for the teaching of Jesus?

May 5, 2022

How do we get wisdom? From the world? From reading books? By watching TED? Wisdom comes from God, and it …

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Can we out dream God?

April 30, 2022

Can we out dream God? I can’t even come close to out-dreaming God. My mind can’t imagine what He can. …

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How does wisdom start?

April 28, 2022

I start with Jesus. I must. That is where wisdom starts. This verse teaches that the fear of God is …

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Does God give us the gift of wisdom?

March 19, 2022

Yet among the mature we do impart wisdom, although it is not a wisdom of this age or of the …

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What is the source of understanding? Does understanding belong to God?

March 1, 2022

We serve an amazing God. We seek understanding and find it in God. With him is wisdom. But not just …

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How do we incline our heart to understanding?

February 18, 2022

My son, if you receive my words and treasure up my commandments with you, making your ear attentive to wisdom …

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“Yet among the mature we do impart wisdom.” ~Apostle Paul

January 30, 2022

  Yet among the mature we do impart wisdom, although it is not a wisdom of this age or of …

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“Where did this man get these things, and what is this wisdom given to Him, and such miracles as these performed by His hands?” ~Listeners of Jesus

January 19, 2022

  So, my friend, listen closely; don’t treat my words casually. Why should you allow strangers to take advantage of …

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“Do you understand what you are reading?” ~Philip

December 5, 2021

Do not put your life in the hands of experts who know nothing of life. Witty is not as useful …

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“A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish son is a sorrow to his mother.” ~King Solomon

November 8, 2021

  A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish son is a sorrow to his mother. English Standard …

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How should we pray? Are there any secrets to know?

October 18, 2021

Why it matters: There are times that I seem to know what I am doing. There are other times I …

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Does Jesus know everything?

October 3, 2021

Jesus knows everything. There is no reason to pretend otherwise. He knew the “Woman at the Well” had been married …

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Is a good life like a fruit bearing tree?

September 24, 2021

Why it is important: When we live the life, God has intended for us, it is like a tree that …

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“These things God has revealed to us through the Spirit. For the Spirit searches everything, even the depths of God.” ~Apostle Paul

September 11, 2021

Why this is important: God doesn’t hold anything back from us. God gives us the full report about what life …

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Does an empty-head think mischief is fun?

July 20, 2021

What do we enjoy beyond anything else? God’s goal is for us to delight in wisdom. We should love wisdom …

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Where was our Messiah Jesus supposed to be born?

July 5, 2021

Why it matters: Follow this. This is not what we envision. The wise and the rich saw His star and were …

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Should we defer to the wisdom of the aged?

June 18, 2021

The elderly can be seen as burdens rather than blessings. Sometimes we are quick to forget the sacrifices our parents …

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Is an evasive eye is a sign of trouble ahead?

June 3, 2021

What matters the most: You know there is trouble ahead when someone won’t sit down with you face-to-face and meet …

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Do the wise accumulate knowledge — a true treasure?

May 16, 2021

We are all concerned about getting more stuff. There seems to be no end to it. What should we worry …

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Are we being like a gold ring in a pig’s snout?

April 26, 2021

God wants us to be wise. He has given us His Holy Spirit. We have all the tools. The challenge …

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What will we do with wisdom?

March 24, 2021

We need wisdom. We need understanding. Wisdom and understanding is a God-given perception. God’s goal for us is to be wise …

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Where does our wisdom come from?

March 1, 2021

I am astounded at how many companions in faith I have. Due to the power of the world wide web, …

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How do we increase our chances for wisdom?

January 26, 2021

We all need direction. Our vision is always limited. There are so many things we don’t see for ourselves. Having …

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Do our words reflect what is in our hearts?

January 20, 2021

God’s goal: It is God’s goal for us to align our hearts with our words in a way that is acceptable …

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Is Jesus the ultimate miracle of God?

January 10, 2021

Why it matters: Different cultures and religions have unique views of God. There is only one good news message though. That is …

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Is Mean-spirited slander heartless? Does quiet discretion accompany good sense?

January 10, 2021

God’s goal: Speaking ill of others, whether it is true or not, is just not God’s way. Jesus summed it up …

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Does the Message that points to the Messiah on the Cross seem like sheer silliness to those hellbent on destruction?

November 20, 2020

The way God works seems silly to those who don’t know Him. For many, “Why” is the big barrier to …

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What do I want from God? What should I ask for?

November 7, 2020

God offered Solomon anything he wanted. He could have anything at all. Now that is amazing. What did Solomon want? …

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Is Jesus the Messiah God’s ultimate miracle and wisdom all wrapped up in one?

August 17, 2020

Different cultures and religions have unique views of God. There is only one message though. That is the message of …

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“Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God!” ~Apostle Paul

July 25, 2020

If you consider yourself an atheist with a sincere interest in truth, there are several things about being a disciple …

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Does death come from a phantom life of evil and their friends?

July 12, 2020

There is a way to live and there is a way to die. Living comes from aligning myself with God …

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What do I want from God? What should I ask for?

June 28, 2020

God offered Solomon anything he wanted. He could have anything at all. Now that is amazing. What did Solomon want? …

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Is my grandeur to forgive and forget?

June 7, 2020

I need to learn how to hold my tongue. Easier said than done some days. Someone says something and off …

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“Wise men and women are always learning, always listening for fresh insights.” ~King Solomon

March 19, 2020

How can I become wise? That is an essential question. I need to figure it out. King Solomon was the …

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“We, of course, have plenty of wisdom to pass on to you but it’s not popular wisdom, the fashionable wisdom of high-priced experts that will be out-of-date in a year or so.” ~Apostle Paul

March 1, 2020

Do I have my feet on firm spiritual ground? Or am I just seeking popular wisdom? God has plenty of …

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“Knowledge flows like spring water from the wise; fools are leaky faucets, dripping nonsense.” ~King Solomon

January 9, 2020

God is gracious and kind to us. He gives wisdom and knowledge. It is lack turning on the faucet. Once …

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“Fools speak foolishness and make evil plans” ~Isaiah

January 8, 2020

God has a plan for my life. I need to focus on what that plan is and doing it. Anything …

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“Lady Wisdom builds a lovely home; Sir Fool comes along and tears it down brick by brick.” ~King Solomon

December 20, 2019

Wisdom in an amazing character trait. I want more of it. I need more of it. God is in a …

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“Where did this man get this wisdom and these miraculous powers?” ~Citizens of Nazareth

December 3, 2019

What was one of the primary ways Jesus obtained wisdom? Jesus spent a ton of time in prayer. He talked …

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“And Jesus was amazed at their unbelief.” ~Mark

November 9, 2019

I am astonished. I read and listen to Jesus. Where did He come up with all that He has to …

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 “A woman of gentle grace gets respect, but men of rough violence grab for loot.” ~King Solomon

October 16, 2019

I am called to gentle and humble. Jesus is clear with me that I should meek. I should look to …

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“Liars secretly hoard hatred; fools openly spread slander.” ~King Solomon

September 27, 2019

This puts an interesting twist on the motivation of liars and slanderers. I must pay attention here. When I lie, …

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 “Are you confused about life, don’t know what’s going on?” ~Lady Wisdom

September 9, 2019

The call here is for the confused, the simple and ignorant to have dinner with Lady Wisdom. It is easy …

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“Dear friend, do what I tell you; treasure my careful instructions. Do what I say and you’ll live well. My teaching is as precious as your eyesight—guard it!” ~King Solomon

July 28, 2019

Wisdom is useless unless I act on it. Wisdom is about knowing, understanding and doing. Acting on wisdom leads to …

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“I’m writing out clear directions to Wisdom Way, I’m drawing a map to Righteous Road.” ~King Solomon

June 5, 2019

I want wisdom. I am on a journey. If I am careful, I might get lost. There are lots of …

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“God gives out wisdom free, is plain spoken in knowledge and understanding.” ~King Solomon

April 30, 2019

God is ready, willing and able to give me wisdom. God makes it clear and is plain spoken. There is …

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“Claiming to be wise, they became fools and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images . . .” ~Apostle Paul

April 17, 2019

I want wisdom. It is important to my daily walk with Jesus. I am called to be a learner (aka …

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“Carelessness kills; complacency is murder.” ~King Solomon

April 12, 2019

I have to guard against being content. Being self-satisfied is dangerous. Neglecting wisdom in my life leads to the destruction …

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“He puts a smile on my face. He’s my God.” ~King David

March 16, 2019

It is not about me. Of course I get down. I start crying the blues. I’m throwing a big pity …

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“The skeptic swore, “There is no God! No God! — I can do anything I want!” ~Agur

March 6, 2019

This chapter in Proverbs is not written by King Solomon. It is written by Agur, the son of Jakeh. We …

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“Resulting in a true knowledge of God’s mystery, that is, the Messiah Himself, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.” ~Apostle Paul

March 5, 2019

I start with Jesus. I must. That is where wisdom starts. King Solomon teaches me that “The fear of the …

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What was the wisdom of Jesus based on?

February 24, 2019

What was one of the primary ways Jesus obtained wisdom? Jesus spent a ton of time in prayer. He talked …

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“Attaining to all the wealth that comes from the full assurance of understanding, resulting in a true knowledge of God’s mystery, that is, the Messiah Himself, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.” ~Apostle Paul

February 4, 2019

God wants me to have knowledge of Him and what He expects of me. In order to obey Him, I …

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“Don’t call attention to yourself; let others do that for you.” ~King Solomon

January 8, 2019

Jesus calls on me to be humble. God is God. God is great. I am not. I am a slave. …

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“Mum’s the word!” ~King David

December 29, 2018

David knows. God has given him wisdom. Being quiet and not saying what I am thinking is a good course …

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“We no more give honors to fools than pray for snow in summer or rain during harvest.” ~King Solomon

December 19, 2018

God wants me to be wise. God wants me to understand that He is God. I am not. God is …

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“You hid these things from the know-it-alls and showed them to these innocent newcomers.” ~Jesus

December 5, 2018

Jesus sent the 70 out on a mission and they have returned report that God has done amazing things. That …

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“The Son of Man will suffer many things and be treated with contempt.” ~Jesus

December 4, 2018

We live in a world that holds and treats Jesus with contempt. Jesus suffered greatly for us. That was why …

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“It’s better to be wise than strong; intelligence outranks muscle any day.” ~King Solomon

November 16, 2018

There is a better way. What? Yes, God shows us. It is a God thing. It is called wisdom. It …

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“So thick-headed! So slow-hearted! Why can’t you simply believe all that the prophets said?” ~Jesus

October 19, 2018

Jesus is resurrected to an incorruptible body after having been crucified. It is three days after His death. He is …

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Fools – What do we know about them from Proverbs?

October 14, 2018

I want wisdom. It is important to my daily walk with Jesus. Sometimes it helps, in understanding something, is to …

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Old Age — Should we respect the old?

October 6, 2018

Old age is generally held in honor and the aged in society are to be respected. Because of the wisdom …

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“Yet wisdom is vindicated by her deeds.” ~Jesus

September 29, 2018

Paul tells the church that the spiritual blindness of Israel is a “mystery” that had not previously been revealed (Romans …

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Wisdom — Was it foretold of Jesus? Is it recognized in Jesus?

September 21, 2018

I start with Jesus. I must. That is where wisdom starts. The fear of the MASTER is the beginning of …

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Insight — Do we have insight into the truth about Jesus the Messiah?

September 5, 2018

Insight is the spiritual quality that enables me to appreciate God’s mind and will. I will know about matters of …

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“God has chosen the foolish things of the world to shame the wise.” ~Apostle Paul

September 4, 2018

So here we go. Let’s check off the list. I am not wise. I am not mighty. I am not …

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“Do you understand what you are reading?” ~Philip

July 4, 2018

I need wisdom. I need understanding. Wisdom and understanding is a God-given perception. God’s goal for me is to be wise …

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Wisdom — Understanding God’s Word

May 19, 2018

I need wisdom. I need understanding. Wisdom and understanding is a God-given perception. With it, I can see the nature …

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“The more talk, the less truth; the wise measure their words.” ~King Solomon

April 12, 2018

We all know people who have something to say about everything. Is this me? Is this you? Think about it. …

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“For truly barren is profane education, which is always in labor but never gives birth.” Gregory of Nyssa

March 19, 2018

Jesus told we must be born again. Jesus did not suggest we be barren or be in labor forever. Jesus …

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“Why be exploited by those who care nothing for you?” ~King Solomon

February 11, 2018

It is helpful to know that some people really don’t care for me. In fact, they care nothing at all. …

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“Tune your ears to the world of Wisdom; set your heart on a life of Understanding.” ~King Solomon

January 9, 2018

There is an amazing world out there filled with Wisdom. It is the wonderful world of Jesus. Jesus provides me …

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“Pay close attention, friend, to what your father tells you; never forget what you learned at your mother’s knee.” ~King Solomon

December 31, 2017

It seems basic but I know grown adults who don’t pay a bit of attention said growing up or have …

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“You’re looking for proof, but you’re looking for the wrong kind.” ~Jesus

December 11, 2017

I want proof but I am not prepared to believe it. Jesus gives me proof. I get to decide whether …

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“Don’t jump to conclusions — there may be a perfectly good explanation for what you just saw.” ~King Solomon

October 18, 2017

Uh oh! Here we go. How often do I jump to conclusions about what I saw or heard? Way too …

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“The goal is to bring out the best in others in a conversation, not put them down, not cut them out.” ~Apostle Paul

September 24, 2017

The Apostle Paul, full of the wisdom of Jesus the Messiah, has given us insight into God’s goal for us. …

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“Don’t think that you can be wise merely by being up-to-date with the times. Be God’s fool—that’s the path to true wisdom.” ~Apostle Paul

September 11, 2017

Do I think I am wise by being up-to-date with the times?  If I do, I am being very foolish. …

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“Fear the LORD, you his holy people, for those who fear him lack nothing.” ~King David

September 8, 2017

We are asked to stand in awe of our mighty God. He is God. And there is a promise. Why …

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“Smart people know how to hold their tongue; their grandeur is to forgive and forget.” ~King Solomon

August 24, 2017

Man, this is tough. Now Solomon was an amazingly wise man. So this is good advice. Here are three steps. …

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“I don’t suffer fools gladly—and you’ve acted the fool!” ~Jesus

August 19, 2017

Uh oh! This isn’t good. Jesus tells a great story about different gifts given to different servants. One utterly failed. …

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“Leave your impoverished confusion and live! Walk up the street to a life with meaning.” ~King Solomon

August 13, 2017

What does Lady Wisdom say to me? I’m living in confusion and impoverished by it. I should leave the land …

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“Mark a life of discipline and live wisely; don’t squander your precious life.” ~King Solomon

August 4, 2017

There are a few really critical factors in living a life of wisdom. I can’t ignore living a disciplined life. …

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“Talk to Wisdom as to a sister. Treat Insight as your companion.” ~King Solomon

July 29, 2017

Here is the deal about wisdom. God has a goal for me. God wants me to be wise. I need …

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“So how long are you going to laze around doing nothing? How long before you get out of bed?” ~King Solomon

July 16, 2017

Wisdom is very practical. Nothing is going to happy by lazing around. We all know it but are a few …

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“Death is the reward of an undisciplined life; your foolish decisions trap you in a dead end.” ~King Solomon

July 12, 2017

Jesus challenges me to be careful about the decisions I make. I must be disciplined in my approach to following …

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It tickles Him to no end: A Poem

July 3, 2017

There are times that I seem to know what I am doing. Some times, not all times. There are other …

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“I want you to be street smart, using every adversity to stimulate you to creative survival.” ~Jesus

April 22, 2017

There are all kinds of ways to be smart. Jesus tells the story of a rascal and how he outsmarts …

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"I have yet to see any problem, however complicated, which, when you looked at it in the right way, did not become still more complicated." ~~ Paul Anderson

April 21, 2017

Jesus is the way to wisdom. Without him I wander around trying to find the right answer. Jesus challenges me …

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"Wise men store up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool invites ruin." ~~King Solomon

December 7, 2016

How do we become wise? As we follow God, seek His ways, listen to Him, we need to store it …

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“You don’t know the first thing about tomorrow.” ~King Solomon

October 4, 2016

There are a few things I know. God has been good to give me that knowledge. There are many things …

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“Follow your father’s good advice; don’t wander off from your mother’s teachings.” ~King Solomon

September 6, 2016

I am an extremely fortunate man. My earthly father gave me excellent advice. I don’t know if he saw that …

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“Be God’s fool — that’s the path to true wisdom.” ~Apostle Paul

July 17, 2016

I really enjoy my “news reader” on the internet. I keep up with 100′s of stuff (feeds) a day. I …

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