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Wisdom
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding, [or that of artificial intelligence]. Acknowledge Him in all your ways, and He will make your paths straight.” Prov. 3:5-6, (bracketed part my addition)… Continue Reading →
The saddest aspect of life right now is that science gathers knowledge faster than society gathers wisdom. Isaac Asimov Knowledge is important, but knowing what to do with our knowledge requires wisdom. It’s been said that wisdom is the quality… Continue Reading →
Membership in certain organizations accords various benefits. A member of the military for example, is allowed access to military installations and has the ability to visit the exchange or commissary. Do you realize your benefits as a follower of Christ?… Continue Reading →
Have you considered all the planning and effort that goes into building a house? The first step is finding a suitable location for construction. You need an architect to draw up a set of blueprints. Then you need to find… Continue Reading →
No one was ever wise by chance. Seneca People are not born wise. You may be born with musical ability, athletic ability, or intelligence; but no one is born wise. Wisdom does not come by chance, but by choice. It… Continue Reading →
I act as if my life depends on each decision. Because it does. Tom Rath When Tom Rath was a teenager doctors informed him that he had a rare genetic disorder that shut off a powerful tumor suppressor gene and… Continue Reading →
There are times when we’re not sure what we should do. We can be so close to the situation that we can become biased in our thinking. We need to have discerning friends who can provide an objective perspective to… Continue Reading →
The price of discipline costs far less than the pain of regret. Wayne Corderio writes in The Divine Mentor that we have two teachers: wisdom and consequences. Wisdom teaches you the lesson before you make a mistake and consequences demands that you… Continue Reading →
Nothing should be prized more highly than the value of each day. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Yesterday is a history, tomorrow is a mystery, each day is a gift— that’s why it’s called the present. Do you see each day… Continue Reading →
The right way can be difficult to discern at times. There are many ways that seem to be the right way; however, their path leads to destruction. Solomon revealed this truth many years ago, There is a way which seems… Continue Reading →
We look for wisdom and advice from a variety of sources. We may have a coterie of close friends that we rely upon for advice. You can acquire wisdom in two primary ways. You can gain wisdom before it’s needed… Continue Reading →
12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos presents practical advice from clinical psychologist Jordan Peterson. The author compiles a set of ethical guidelines informed by psychology, literature, religion, clinical experience, and scientific research. This book grew out of Peterson’s hobby of… Continue Reading →
We have a number of influences in our lives – family, friends, media, books, etc. People who are close to us have a significant influence in our lives. You may have heard the saying, “Show me your friends, and I’ll… Continue Reading →
If you could have any wish granted to you, what would you wish for? Our initial inclination may be to ask for riches and honor along with a long and healthy life. Let’s see how King Solomon responded to that… Continue Reading →
Many people aspire to wisdom, but we don’t always act wise. What is the key to being a wise person? There is a group of books in the Bible known as Wisdom Literature, and the book of Proverbs is in the… Continue Reading →
