Be careful: influence can go both ways
Tag: Wisdom
When Should We Expect God to Be With Us?
If it seems like God isn't present in our activities, should we blame God or consider whether or not we're on the right track?
Not Exactly a Wise Guy
Can "regular people" have access to the same wisdom as we expect people with robes and beards to have?
Tough Questions
Stuck with a challenging question? There is one who knows all of the answers, and who is available for us to ask.
One Free Request
If you could ask for anything, what would it be? Let's take a look at someone who received his request for some good suggestions.
A Longer and Better Life
Let's take a look at a couple of things that can shorten or prolong our lives.
Hosanna? What Does That Mean?
So, what does this word, "Hosanna" mean, anyway?
A Prayer for All People
What better prayer could we offer for others than that they learn more about God and His will?
Prove It!
So, what do we do with wisdom, once we've obtained it?
Why Did the Authors Need to Write That?
Do you ever wonder why we have certain instructions in the Bible? While it is inspired by God, there were also imminent practical reason for its guidance.
How Do We Pray for Them?
We may already know that we should pray for those in authority. How - and what - do we actually pray for them, though?
How Good Do Your Words Taste?
What can help us make good use of conversations with other people?
“You Think You’re So Smart”
When we know too much for our own good, the answer isn't less knowledge, just better knowledge.
Don’t Lose This Information
What happens when the most important messages are lost from one generation to the next, because we simply didn't pay attention?
Counting Up or Counting Down?
Can we actively look forward to growing older when we are grown up, just as much as we did when we were young?
Recursive Function
How do we build our supply of wisdom if we need wisdom to get started with that process?
You’re Only as Old as You Feel
If age does not automatically produce maturity, what should we do when we realize that we (or others) need to grow up, spiritually?
New and Old Treasures
Learning a nugget of wisdom from history or from a recent experience is great, but what if there were more?
Be Smart, but Not Sinful
Sharing the great news about Jesus is good, but doesn't need to be a haphazard activity.
Listen and Learn
Despite the barrage of unsolicited advice that comes our way, wise and insightful instruction can be life-changing.