Wisdom & discernment

76 pieces · 58 devotions

There is a 21-day plan on this subject — Wisdom & discernment

Proverbs 30:24
Underdog
The ants, the badgers, the locusts and the lizards: all are small comparatively, yet great in their "wisdom."
2011
Proverbs 15:21
Foolish Pleasure
Proverbs 15:21 Folly is joy to him who lacks sense, but a man of understanding walks straight. Why would anyone want to go to heaven when the party's going to…
2011
Proverbs 8:34
Never Stop Searching
Above all else, wisdom is perfect truth displayed in the person of Jesus Christ.
2011
Proverbs 1:7
Wisdom in Fear
I have developed healthy fears concerning several different people and things over the course of my lifetime.
2011
Philippians 3:2
Beware of the Dogs!
A warning sign is only able to serve its purpose if the one who reads it understands what it says.
2010 · 2 notes
James 1:1
A Growing Example
When I was a child, my mother would regularly record how much my siblings and I were growing.
2010
Isaiah 66:1
Anxiously Waiting
The depth God's wisdom is incomprehensible to the human mind.
2010
Ephesians 3:20
Vessels of Power
His true strength will always be greater than you imagined. How wonderfully incomprehensible!
2009
Knowing and Believing
It has been said, "A little knowledge can be a dangerous thing."
2009
2 Corinthians 2:14-16
The Aroma Of Christ
Isn't it neat to think of ourselves as the "fragrance of the knowledge of Him"?
Kristie Ansley · 2009
Galatians 5:22,23
True Gentleness
Gentleness encompassed the life of Paul, and likewise, should be at the core of our hearts and flow into the lives of all we know.
2009
Proverbs 3:13
Sharper Than Any Two-Edged Sword
When was the last time you learned something from God?
2009
Daniel 10:12
Comfort in Struggle
Can you imagine the comfort you would feel if an angel sent from the Lord said to you, "Your words were heard and I have come in response to them"?
2009
Ephesians 1:17
The Knowledge of Him
Sex, abortion, and eating disorders... the list could go on forever. There are so many issues with so little help.
2009
Proverbs 9:16-18
The Woman of Folly
Proverbs 9:16-18 Whoever is naive, let him turn in here, and to him who lacks understanding she says, Stolen water is sweet; and bread eaten in secret is…
2009
Proverbs 2:7
Pick Up Your Shield
Proverbs 2:7 He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk in integrity. Any soldier engaged in a battle is aware that his shield…
2009
Daniel 1:8
Stealing God's Glory
Obedience takes determination, respect, and faith.
2009
John 3:16
He Loves Me, Not?
God loves you. You hear it over and over, but do you really get it?
June Faulkner · 2009
James 1:5
Do You Ask For Wisdom?
James 1:5 But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all men generously and without reproach and it will be given to him. We all lack…
2009
James 5:13
Does God Listen?
James 5:13 Anyone who is having troubles should pray. Anyone who is happy should sing praises. Failing a Pre-Calc test, winning the big football game, losing a…
Kathrine Palagonia · 2008
Please Quit Talking
"There is a time for advice, but there is also a time to refrain from talking out loud."
Eileen Ansley · 2008
Proverbs 3:5-6
Hour By Hour, Day By Day
Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths…
2008
Ezekiel 28:4-10
To All Who Think They're God:
Ezekiel 28:4-10 It's good to be reminded just how much we disrespect our Lord when we take the glory and the credit for anything good our lives. ------------…
2008
Matthew 14:28
Walking on Water
Matthew 14:28 Then Peter called to Him, "Lord if it's really You, tell me to come to You by walking on water The practice of walking on water is not an…
Todd Kavanaugh · 2008
Kings 18:22
Stand Firm For Your Lord
Kings 18:22 Then Elijah said to them, "I am the only one of the Lord's prophets left, but Baal has four hundred and fifty prophets." I am overwhelmed by the…
2008
Proverbs 19:21
Therein Lies True Joy
I'm one of those people whose mind runs a mile a minute and its all I can do to try to get a couple of my ideas down on paper before I forget them.
Kristie Ansley · 2008
Proverbs 3:5
Do You Trust Him?
It was 4:00 in the morning by the time Kristie and I finally got up from that old wooden bench overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
2008 · 1 note
John 21:25
Who's More Important?
I am afraid that modern day Christians are more concerned with understanding the world around them than understanding their Savior and King.
2008
Ephesians 2:19,20
The Household of God
I can't imagine the members of any earthly dynasty not studying their own family lineage.
2008
Proverbs 3:5-6
Live Securely!
Just as the intoxicated man fails to walk a straight line for the cop, too many Christians are far from the straight and narrow path commanded by the Lord.
2008
Colossians 3:1
Keep Seeking Christ
The extent to which I take my new life with Christ for granted is disgusting.
2008 · 1 note
Colossians 1:29
His Power Inside You
Such high standards could produce nothing other than such great results.
2008 · 1 note
Proverbs 19:11
Wisdom and Patience
I tend to lose my cool when things are going just as I want them...
Scott Meier · 2008
Proverbs 3:13
Open Your Ears
When was the last time you learned something from God?
2008
Ezekiel 28:4-10
I Am No God!
I realized just how much I disrespect God when I take the glory and the credit for anything good in my life.
2008
Psalms 19:7
His Word Refreshes Me
Life will be difficult if you never learn how to cope with its wonderful surprises.
2008
Proverbs 5:21
No One Will Know, Right?
How easily we give in to the temptations so generously offered to us within the privacy of our own hearts.
2008
Philippians 3:17
Follow that Man!
...Within a very short time, it became apparent to me that self-dignity wasn't something my fellow dog owners or I could hold onto too tightly.
2008 · 1 note
Proverbs 15:33
On Finding Wisdom
"What my dog told me about the end of the world."
2008 · 2 notes
Proverbs 19:21
Hope for the Future
"I surrendered to His will and was free to explore His plan for my life."
Kristie Ansley · 2008 · 1 note
Trial Marriages?
I heard a story on the radio this week where a lady referred to her current husband (# 3) as her first. She claimed that her previous two marriages were only…
2007 · 3 notes
Christians and "The Golden Compass"
I was recently pointed to a post discussing the Christian's response to the upcoming move The Golden Compass (thanks lew ). In short, this movie is an adaption…
2007
God, You, Pain and Suffering (part two)
In my previous post I introduced the story of Job to you. We saw how he serves as an example to all believers who face unexplained personal tragedy. Today, I…
2007
God, You, Pain and Suffering (part one)
Pain and suffering affects everyone It is a well established fact that you cannot be human and escape tragedy. Kristie and I were married for three years…
2007
Are You an "Organized Person"?
I think that a person who continually walks upright before the Lord can be compared to an organized person. I don't consider myself an organized person because…
2007 · 1 note
Seeking Answers
Do you ever have recurring spiritual questions? What do you do with them? Jeremy Smith gives some advice.
Jeremy Smith · 2007 · 2 notes
The Bible Is Fact
In a culture where there are no facts and people trust only what can be reproduced scientifically, how can we trust that the Bible is true?
Nathaniel Simmons · 2006
Theology is for Everyone
Some say all you need is a passion for God. But how can you have passion for a God you don’t know? Nathaniel Simmons explains why everyone needs to know…
Nathaniel Simmons · 2006
Sickness or Sin?
In this post-modern age, things that were once called “sin” are now called “sickness.” What’s one to believe?
Sam Williams · 2005
What's The Point?
We get so confused about what our purpose is here on earth, but God has clearly shown us in his word.
Kristy Smith · 2005
The Command to Think
There’s a common and unfortunate misconception in our culture that religion in general—and Christianity in specific—requires very little brainpower.
Jeremy Smith · 2004
A Legacy Left
Todd Kavanaugh reflects on the passing of his grandfather and the legacy he left.
Todd Kavanaugh · 2004
Perfect And Complete, Lacking In Nothing
How do you become a mature Christian? It's not something that just happens. We take a look at the first chapter of James for some answers.
Glenn Ansley · 2004 · 2 notes
God and Human Nature
God's nature and our nature are quite different...
Carolina Kavanaugh · 2003 · 1 note
A Hard Look at the Heart
Who do you have trouble loving like Jesus loved? Who do you judge? The true depth of Christ's love in you is shown in the love you have for those people.
Kristy Smith · 2003 · 1 note
Beyond Main Street
Do you know what's going on outside your hometown? Do you think it's important? God's heart is for the whole world. Shouldn't yours be, too? Sarah Pechan…
Sarah Pechan · 2003 · 4 notes
The Lion In Us
Todd Kavanaugh shares the inspiring story of a lion and encourages us to "dare mighty things" despite our own weaknesses.
Todd Kavanaugh · 2003 · 3 notes
The Magnitude of God
Do you have any problems or pain in your life? Of course you do! In this article, we explain how God is big enough to handle all of it, and how He wants to…
Glenn Ansley · 2003 · 3 notes