And where does one get such wisdom? by Esther Zeiset At twenty-eight years old and a decade removed from high school, I knew I was far out of my league when I enrolled in English 201 at a community college. But I had a slew of story and article ideas rattling around in my head […]

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by Ken Lawson I need to calm down! There is a better government coming! For the present time of human governments on earth, we are living in massive nationwide and worldwide political unrest. Both national and international threats can often be terrifying. Just the fallout from nasty politics within the United States, or any other […]

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The rewards of seeking God’s priorities. by Ruhama Tewodros Assefa For years, I have been writing a journal for my future husband — letters filled with prayers, encouragement, and wisdom to help him grow as a godly man and spiritual warrior. I want him to be strong in faith, a leader in Christ, and someone […]

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The “patience of the saints” in the Revelation of Jesus Christ (13:10; 14:12) refers to the steadfast perseverance of believers in the face of trials and tribulation. Specifically, it identifies their unwavering commitment to God’s law and their active faith in Jesus. Grasping the context for John’s use of the phrase reminds us he is […]

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Another look at the rich man and Lazarus. by R. Herbert Sometimes a little biblical detective work can open new windows into our understanding of New Testament stories and how they relate to us today. We can do this in one of Jesus’ parables. The priest The Gospel of John tells us that when Jesus […]

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Understanding how to discern God’s will. by Kelsey Gjesdal I sat at my desk, biting my lip and staring at my phone. I’d told the interviewer I would give her an answer to the job offer that day. While I knew what the Lord wanted me to say, I felt crazy for needing to say […]

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Finding our foundation in Christ alone. by Caroline S. Cooper “Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock: and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it did not fall, […]

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Gaining wisdom and power to make the right choices. by Mark A. Lawton You have heard that Jesus said, “Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents and harmless as doves” (Matthew 10:16). Being like doves resonates as a sensible standard for the followers of the Prince of Peace. […]

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by Stephen R. Clark Common pop “wisdom” found in romantic comedies and song lyrics is “The heart wants what the heart wants.” Often, it’s employed to excuse impulsive behavior. While this could be as mundane as indulging in too much chocolate, this wisdom is often related to questionable relationship choices. The implication is that our […]

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Learning the way of biblical wisdom. by Dr. David Downey One of my favorite hymns (I confess I have many “favorites”) is “Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us” — partly because of its beautiful melody in a minor key, but mostly because Jesus has had a tremendous impact on my life with His gentle leading. […]

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by Denise Kohlmeyer I love problems that have a black-and-white answer, because I don’t have to think too hard about what’s the right thing to do. Do I tell the truth or lie to my boss about why I didn’t get that report done on time? Do I step on the gas pedal and speed […]

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Context is key. Drawing from the three Gospels that record this saying (Matthew 16:28; Mark 9:1; Luke 9:27), Jesusinstructs His disciples that 1) the kingdom of God is near; 2) He is the promised Messiah; 3) He must die and beraised again; 4) His disciples must take up their cross and follow Him; and then […]

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