Category Archives: Wisdom

Sowing and Reaping: You Always Harvest What You Plant

One of the most consistent principles woven throughout the Bible is the law of sowing and reaping. It is a principle that governs agriculture, relationships, finances, character, and our spiritual lives. God designed the world so that our choices have … Continue reading →

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How To Be More Patient

“Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love.” — Ephesians 4:2 (NLT) Patience seems to be in short supply these days. We get frustrated when traffic slows us … Continue reading →

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Can You Handle the Truth?

“Have I now become your enemy because I am telling you the truth?”— Galatians 4:16 (NIV) Most of us would say we want to know the truth. We value honesty in our relationships. We appreciate truthful news. We want doctors … Continue reading →

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9 Lessons From Psalm 19

“The instructions of the Lord are perfect, reviving the soul. The decrees of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple.” — Psalm 19:7 (NLT) Psalm 19 is one of the most beautiful chapters in the Bible. Written by King … Continue reading →

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What Is True Freedom?

“So if the Son sets you free, you are truly free.” — John 8:36 (NLT) Freedom is one of humanity’s greatest longings. Nations fight for it. People sacrifice for it. Songs celebrate it. We all want to be free. But … Continue reading →

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God’s Promises

One of the greatest treasures found in Scripture is the abundance of God’s promises. From Genesis to Revelation, God reveals Himself as a promise-making and promise-keeping God. His promises provide hope in times of uncertainty, strength in times of weakness, … Continue reading →

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God Knows

“O LORD, You have examined my heart and know everything about me.” — Psalm 139:1 (NLT) There is something deeply comforting about those two simple words: God knows. Life often leaves us with questions that have no easy answers. We … Continue reading →

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The Problem With Grumbling

“Do everything without complaining and arguing, so that no one can criticize you. Live clean, innocent lives as children of God, shining like bright lights in a world full of crooked and perverse people.” — Philippians 2:14-15 (NLT) Grumbling seems … Continue reading →

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In Search for Wisdom: Pursuing the Wisdom from Above

But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and the fruit of good deeds. It shows no favoritism … Continue reading →

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The Paradoxes of Authentic Christian Living

Learning to Live God’s Upside-Down Life One of my favorite updated quotes from A.W. Tozer is this: “A real Christian is an unusual person. He feels supreme love for One whom he has never seen, talks familiarly every day to … Continue reading →

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