Wisdom

In this world of craziness and confusion where is the voice of reason and wisdom? There is something deep down inside each of us that begs the answer to this question. We are all wanting wisdom and reason to navigate the deeper truths of a life well-lived. 

In Search of Wisdom

If you’ve ever put someone in charge of something, you know the one thing you value more than anything else is faithfulness. The parable of the talents gives us the encouragement we need. The master returned from his journey and wanted to know what the servants did with the talents he gave to them. The Lord will do the same with us!

Your Finances God's Way

Humans like to enjoy themselves. With technological advances, many forms of entertainment, such as movies or videogames, are instantly at our fingertips. Several questions arise for Christians when it comes to entertainment. What forms of enjoyment are appropriate for believers? How much time can believers spend on entertainment? This devotional teaches Christians how to make entertainment choices that are beneficial to them, good for their families, and honoring to God.

 How Should Christians Choose Their Entertainment?

Have you ever explored the Wisdom Books of the Bible—Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and the Song of Solomon? Reading entire books of the Bible can be challenging, especially given the stress and busyness of daily life. This 5-day plan features short Scripture readings to help you engage with the Wisdom Books. These readings are followed by deep, poetic prayers to help you pray words of wisdom from the Bible.

Praying Words of Wisdom From the Bible

Biblical Wisdom for Life’s Decisions from Rehoboam’s Life

Of all King Solomon’s many children, only three are named in Scripture, and one of them, Rehoboam’s story, stands as a powerful lesson for us today.  As we study his story over these three days, may we learn to make wiser choices in our lives and leadership.

Biblical Wisdom for Making Life’s Decisions

All of us are thinking about God - who He is, His character, His promises, His acts and what we can expect from Him. We always need to understand one thing: God is totally different from us. This is the content of this study: The otherness of God. It is rich in meaning.

The Otherness of God

One of the most pressing issues for Christians in this cultural moment is how we should interact with politics. Should we remain silent or should we be outspoken? Should we run for office or retreat into exclusively Christian communities? This three-day devotional aims to provide some biblical guardrails to consider when seeking to live out the way of Jesus in the political arena.

Principles for Christian Political Engagement

Living with honor takes discipline and guidance. We need instruction from noble men and women to understand what obstacles stand in our way and how to push through tough times. The New Testament includes letters written by Jesus’s followers that provide these vital instructions, warnings, and encouragement to help you live worthy of honor. In this plan, you’ll learn these timeless truths and how to apply them to your life. 

Living With Honor 

This devotional introduces children to the second chapter of the Book of Proverbs. This plan is intended to be completed by adults with their children. As you read each devotion, you will see instructions for the parent/adult to discuss ideas and/or situations with the child to aid in their understanding of the biblical concept of wisdom. Be ready to share God’s goodness with your child.