Wisdom Day #9: The Wisdom of the “Blank Page”
“To copy the behavior of another without understanding the root is to invite failure; true discernment builds from the blueprint of its own assignment.” β Adapted from Proverbs 4:26 (Traditional […]
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Wisdom Day #8: The Wisdom of the “Gentle Answer”
“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” β Proverbs 15:1 (NIV) THE JOURNEY In the physical world, we are taught the law of momentum: […]
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Wisdom Day #7: The Wisdom of the “Solid Foundation”
“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.” β Matthew 7:24 (NIV) THE […]
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Wisdom Day #6: The Wisdom of the “Iron Sharpener”
“As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” β Proverbs 27:17 (NIV) THE JOURNEY In the ancient world, a blade was only as useful as its edge. A dull […]
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Wisdom Day #5: The Wisdom of the “Pruned Branch”
“The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, for the ears of the wise seek it out.” β Proverbs 18:15 (NIV) THE JOURNEY In a vineyard, the most painful-looking part of […]
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Wisdom Day #4: The Wisdom of the “Built House”
“By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established; through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures.” β Proverbs 24:3β4 (NIV) THE JOURNEY In […]
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Wisdom Day #3: The Wisdom of the “True North”
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” β […]
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Wisdom Day #2: The Wisdom of the “Listening Heart”
“So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong.” β 1 Kings 3:9 (NIV) THE JOURNEY When Solomon became king, he […]
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Wisdom Day #1: The Architecture of Awe
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.” β Proverbs 9:10 (NIV) THE JOURNEY Many people treat wisdom like a […]
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Peace Day #31: The Peace of the “Eternal Return”
“The Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.” β Psalm 121:8 (NIV) THE JOURNEY In ancient times, the most dangerous part of any journey was […]