Tag Archives: Wisdom

Real Intelligence

  Intelligence without God-sense (AKA wisdom) is foolishness.     James 3:17-18 (MSG) Real wisdom, God’s wisdom, begins with a holy life and is characterized by getting along with others. It is gentle and reasonable, overflowing with mercy and blessings, … Continue reading

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Morning Prayer: Wisdom

Good morning, Lord. You promise to give wisdom — all we need do is ask (James 1:5). So here I am, O God, asking for wisdom. I need it to decide where to go, what to do, what to say, … Continue reading

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Proverbs 2: Wisdom

  Proverbs 2: 6a (AMPC) For the Lord gives skillful and godly Wisdom.   Wisdom, in Hebrew chokmah: skill prudence shrewdness divine energy By wisdom, God established the earth (Job 38). Through wisdom the Israelites could dwell in the promised land … Continue reading

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Proverbs 2: Worth the Effort

Proverbs 2:6-7a (NET) For the Lord gives wisdom, and from his mouth comes knowledge and understanding. He stores up effective counsel for the upright. Wisdom, knowledge, understanding, effective counsel — given to us by God, stored up and ready for the taking. … Continue reading

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Slow to Anger

Old Testament wisdom from Solomon: Ecclesiastes 7:9 (ESV) Be not quick in your spirit to become angry, for anger lodges in the heart of fools.   New Testament wisdom from the Apostle James: James 1:19-20 Know this, my beloved brothers: let … Continue reading

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Holy Spirit, Dwell with Me

“Truthful Spirit, dwell with me, I myself would truthful be; and with wisdom kind and clear let thy life in mine appear.” Thomas T. Lynch, 1855  

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Simple Wisdom

Psalm 19:7 (ESV) The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.   It’s simple. More time spent reading the Bible = more wisdom.

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The Trinity in Me

We humans need brain, heart and lungs for physical life. Likewise, we need Father, Son and Spirit for spiritual life. Father – the head, the wisdom Son – the heart, the love Spirit – the breath, the power God in … Continue reading

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The Students’ Prayer

Wise students pray for light and love. S Hear our prayer, O Lord!

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Sweet Taste

Wisdom is to my soul as dessert is to my tongue. Proverbs 24:13 (NIV) Wisdom is like honey for you. Sweet wisdom, please. And supersize it!  

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