Are you a person that others look to for wisdom and guidance? Are you grounded enough to be wise counsel to young and old alike? You could be. What makes a person wise? ◊ I’ve been thinking lots about wisdom… Read More ›
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A Man and His Son
What are keys to raising respectful, wise and disciplined children in today’s distracting modern culture? It’s not a big secret. ♦ I heard a story recently of a local high-tech executive who, as a busy father, was frustrated with the snarky,… Read More ›
Asking a Thinking Man
Who thinks and asks the timeless questions that beg for answers already given? We all do. ♦ The Question: I asked a Thinking Man if God was true. He said, “Yes.” “How do you know?” I asked. He said, “Look around, isn’t… Read More ›
Proverbs 5 – Instruction on Marriage
The 5th chapter of Proverbs highlights sexual sin that is devastating and long-lasting. ♦ What does the Bible say about sex? Plenty actually. And it’s pretty interesting. There are references to wanton lust and base behavior as well as guidance… Read More ›
Guard Your Heart?
The modern advice to “guard your heart” is often used outside of the original Biblical context, even in the area of romance. What does it really mean? ♦ I remember watching a TV episode of “The Bachelorette” (my wife makes… Read More ›
Proverbs 4 – Father to Son on Wisdom
The 4th chapter of Proverbs presents the wise and urgent secret for a successful life. ♦ King Solomon lived large and small. As the son of King David, he reigned over a united Israel for over 40 years in the… Read More ›
Proverbs 2 – The Reward of Wisdom
The 2nd chapter of Proverbs continues on the theme of wisdom. But what do we really receive from wisdom? What is applied wisdom? ♦ The world teaches us much about Wisdom, or at least the concept of it. Wisdom runs the gamut… Read More ›
Stephen: Humble, Bold, Wise, and Fearless
Who wouldn’t want to be described with terms like humble, bold, wise and fearless? Think about it. Don’t we all strive to be modest, kind, nice, strong, knowledgeable, smart and courageous? This one man, briefly mentioned in the New Testament,… Read More ›
Great King, Bad King
Characteristics and qualities of great leadership should not be debatable. It should be as obvious as day vs. night. Believe it or not, the Bible plays a prominent role in the ideal profile of great business and civic leadership. ♦ We… Read More ›
Yesterday, Today, and the New Year
A year winds down and another starts immediately. What did we learn yesterday that helps us today and prepares, or even leads us, to tomorrow? ♦ We’re still in the bubble or even afterglow of the Christmas season. We have… Read More ›
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