God has entrusted us with various things: Sheep, sons, and coins, among others. The issue is not the value or amount of those things we have been given, but the one to whom we must give an account for our use and care of those things. In Luke 16 we are still at the dinner … [Read more...] about Jesus, What Money is For
Wisdom
Old Wives Tales ~ Proverbs 2
Life with God means leaving behind silly myths and old wives' tales. It means becoming more permanent, not less permanent. It means a growing reverence for God. And where there’s a reverence for God, there’s wisdom, and where there’s wisdom, there’s life. My son, if you receive … [Read more...] about Old Wives Tales ~ Proverbs 2
Wisdom Raises Her Voice ~ Proverbs 1:33
The wise-at-heart start with, "What would Jesus do?". Sure, it's a cliche, but it's a cliche because it's true. Sure, it's unoriginal, but we're not looking for original. We're not looking for hip or woke. What we are after here is wisdom, and Jesus is the Wisdom of God. It's … [Read more...] about Wisdom Raises Her Voice ~ Proverbs 1:33
The Genesis of Wisdom ~ Proverbs 1:7
Every day we make thousands of decisions. How did we make those decisions? Were they any good? Were they wise? How do you know? Many of us would answer by asking, "How did that pan out for you?" But Wisdom asks, "Where did you start?" Lady Wisdom is not someone you tack onto … [Read more...] about The Genesis of Wisdom ~ Proverbs 1:7
Meet the Fool
The fool despises wisdom and discipline. But this not what made him a fool. This is just the evidence. What made him a fool happened way back when he decided God would not be his starting point. The fool is a fool because God is not axiomatic. The fear of the Lord is the … [Read more...] about Meet the Fool