By Rob Pue, Publisher – Wisconsin Christian News My message today is directed to a specific group of people: the OLD people. I realize the term “old” is, perhaps, relative. But I consider myself in that category, so it’s not… Read More ›
Wisdom
Are You Living in Defeat or Victory?
By Adrian Rogers “That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him, the eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may… Read More ›
Do You Want to Give Your Faith Away?
by Adrian Rogers “Wisdom calls aloud outside; she raises her voice in the open squares. She cries out in the chief concourses, at the openings of the gates in the city she speaks her words.” Proverbs 1:20-21 The invitation of… Read More ›
Those Who Seek Wisdom
By Adrian Rogers PRAY OVER THIS: “He who walks with wise men will be wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed.” Proverbs 13:20 PONDER THIS: As parents, there are four things we must keep in mind in order… Read More ›
On Being Wise, or Smart, or a Smart A**
I saw my dermatologist a while back. She looked me over in search of problematic skin developments because I once had a Basel Cell Carcinoma episode. (Note: when they carve on your ear, you can hear every scrape–it’s creepy.) Anyway,… Read More ›
The Difference Between Wisdom And Knowledge
There’s nothing wrong with knowledge. We all need knowledge. But knowledge is learned; wisdom is given. Knowledge comes by looking around; wisdom comes by looking up. Knowledge comes from study; wisdom comes from meditation. Wisdom is the way to apply… Read More ›
Make Haste O' Nations
“O’ ye nations your lives are in peril. The people of God shall have everlasting peace. Make haste O’ nations for the wrath of He who created all things shall pour down like the flood waters of the Nile. Speak… Read More ›
Three Things I Learned from Three Dog Night (It's a Band; From the 60s…Sigh)
I went to a Three Dog Night concert last month to celebrate my birthday–the tickets were a gift from my dear wife. Several things surprised me about the concert. First, was that Three Dog Night was still rockin’ and rollin’… Read More ›
The Value of Wisdom
“How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!” – Proverbs 16:16 I was interested to note in the newspaper that several billion dollars was moved from one bank to… Read More ›
Seeing Life From God's Perspective
by Neil Anderson December 1 Proverbs 3:7 Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil Wisdom was certainly the way of the Old Testament as the Book of Proverbs and other wisdom… Read More ›
Eight Things I Learned about Church Life and Ministry from Baseball
One: Nobody bats 1.000. In baseball, the very best offensive players only get it right about a third of the time; the rest of the time they are out (sometimes down and out). In this Christian life, clinging to the… Read More ›
A Wise Man Holds Back Anger
“Anger and bitterness are two noticeable signs of being focused on self and not trusting God’s sovereignty in your life. When you believe that God causes all things to work together for good to those who belong to Him and love… Read More ›
Some Assembly Required
There are word combinations in the English language that I love: “Pepperoni, Sausage, Extra Cheese,” hovers near the top of the list. There are word combinations in the English language that I despise: “While you are up, can you…?” Note… Read More ›
Open The Eyes Of My Heart!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vnqb7Vn4AEE “I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which He has called you, the riches of His glorious inheritance in His holy people.” Ephesians 1:18 (NIV) “Many people… Read More ›
Women Troubles
This guest post is by Jeremy Jenson, you can learn a little about him at the end of this article. Image courtesy of: Christ Images I like to think of myself as culturally and socially aware, but just when I… Read More ›
A Fool
“Never approach a bull from the front, a horse from the rear, or a fool from ANY direction.” ~Unknown “Those who trust in themselves are fools, but those who walk in wisdom are kept safe.” Proverbs 28:26 (NIV) “And God gave… Read More ›
Humility and Forgiveness
“Agree quickly with your adversary (Matthew 5:25, NAS).” “It is already a defeat for you, that you have lawsuits with one another. Why not rather be wronged? Why not rather be defrauded (II Corinthians 6:7, NAS).” “We are to clothe… Read More ›
Control
Just something to think about…. (For more encouragement check out my FB Author Site at https://www.facebook.com/cherylzeler) cherylz1961
The Equation For Wholeness
By Neil Anderson October 20 1 Timothy 6:9 Those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a snare and many foolish and harmful desires which plunge men into ruin and destruction In his book The… Read More ›
OUR FIRST LINE OF DEFENSE
By Neil Anderson September 2 Ecclesiastes 8:5, 6 NIV The wise heart will know the proper time and procedure. For there is a proper time and procedure for every matter I had dear friends who were being used by the… Read More ›
God Deserves Our Reverent Fear And Respect
“For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse, because, although they knew God, they did… Read More ›
The truth about the pursuit of Wisdom
Thinking, something we all do so I hope! God in His wisdom gave us the ability to think. If however you desire wisdom, that you must ask for. The usual route to obtaining wisdom is through life experience. It also… Read More ›
A Life of Wisdom: The Beginning of Knowledge
Proverbs 1:7 – “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge.” You are on a journey. The decisions that you make, great or small, will have the possibility of having a long-term impact on you, your family, and… Read More ›
God is Not Like Fast Food
Sometimes life happens, and supper as planned is not happening. Or it is going to be a really busy week. Or the refrigerator decided to die…goodbye food. Whatever the case may be, sometimes it is great to be able to… Read More ›