Just because what you hear is plausible, doesn't always make it wise.
Category: Wisdom
If Wishing Made It So
If wishing really did make it so, what would you wish for God to give you?
Make The Day Count
This is the day that the Lord has made, we will rejoice and be glad in it.
Would You Lend Me Some Oil?
The old chorus says, "Give me oil in my lamp, keep it burning," but where do we go when the oil starts to get low?
What Are You Pursuing?
I press on towards the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:14 The life of the apostle Paul was not straight-forward by any stretch of the imagination and he endured a lot of physical pain as he shared the truth of the gospel. Even so, his confession… Continue reading What Are You Pursuing?
Wisdom Bears Fruit
But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. James 3:17 Solomon knew the importance of wisdom, he knew that he needed it in abundance if he was to govern God’s people in a true, fair and just manner. So, when… Continue reading Wisdom Bears Fruit
Restraint
Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly. Proverbs 14:29 It can be so hard at times to keep our mouth closed when our hackles are raised. Our first instinct is always to respond, but we do have a choice in how that response is made.… Continue reading Restraint
From Heart to Mouth
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Psalm 19:14 It doesn’t take too much for the tongue to run away with itself at times and it is something we need to keep in check. If you ever find… Continue reading From Heart to Mouth
Against the Flow
Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise. Ephesians 5:15 Do you ever wonder how others perceive you? I know that some really worry about what people think of them, which can often come down to a lack of self-confidence. There is a need to be liked, and we also like… Continue reading Against the Flow
Start As You Mean To Go On
As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. Joshua 24:15 The start of every year is always filled with good intentions. Resolutions are made, goals are set, plans are put in place. All start off great, but only a small percentage stay the course. The key to success is to choose well.… Continue reading Start As You Mean To Go On
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