Wisdom for Decision-Making

Previously, we looked at Elimelech and Naomi who used their senses to make decisions for their lives. There was famine in Bethlehem, and they looked and Moab and saw greener pastures. We need to be mindful when things look greener because I saw someone spray brown grass green. Gideon, on the other hand, didn’t use his … Continue reading Wisdom for Decision-Making

Fear the Lord

What does the Bible say about the fear of the Lord? As children of God, we need to fear God and walk in obedience to Him.  How do we do that? We walk in obedience to the word of God. The fear of the Lord Proverbs 8:13 AMP “The [reverent] fear and worshipful awe of the Lord includes the hatred … Continue reading Fear the Lord

Wisdom’s Foundation    

The fear of the Lord: that statement can invoke fear in the hearts of men. When we use fear in the same sentence with a person’s name, we keep far away. When we think of fear, we think of that an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous and  likely to … Continue reading Wisdom’s Foundation    

Walk in Wisdom

January is the month where we make plans for the year. We evaluate our past and make plans to improve some areas of our lives. Those plans for change  will benefit us both professionally and personally. Sometimes the plans are realistic and attainable; other times, they are unrealistic and unattainable. But for plans to successful … Continue reading Walk in Wisdom

Just Ask God

If any of you lacks wisdom [to guide him through a decision or circumstance], he is to ask of [our benevolent] God, who gives to everyone generously and without rebuke or blame, and it will be given to him. James 1:5 AMP It’s always amusing watching small children at play, especially when they want to build something. … Continue reading Just Ask God

Living with Wisdom

Therefore see that you walk carefully [living life with honor, purpose, and courage; shunning those who tolerate and enable evil], not as the unwise, but as wise [sensible, intelligent, discerning people], Ephesians 5:15 AMPParents provide guidelines for the behavior of the children. Children sometimes see these guidelines as a hardship but parents have walked the … Continue reading Living with Wisdom

The Only Wise God

Who could ever wrap their minds around the riches of God, the depth of his wisdom, and the marvel of his perfect knowledge? Who could ever explain the wonder of his decisions or search out the mysterious way he carries out his plans? Romans 11:33 TPT Many young people believe that they know it all! Some … Continue reading The Only Wise God

Standing Tall

But the Holy Spirit gave Stephen remarkable wisdom to answer them. His words were prompted by the Holy Spirit, and they could not refute what he said. So the Men Set Free conspired in secret to find those who would bring false accusations against Stephen and lie about him by saying, “We heard this man speak … Continue reading Standing Tall

The Enemy Within

When nations go into battle, their focus is on defeating the enemy. So they begin to train their soldiers for battle. The objective is, for every soldier to return to the base alive. That is very easy in times of peace but very difficult during a conflict. Adequate training can make the difference between success … Continue reading The Enemy Within