Experience has been referred to as “the school of hard knocks.” Take fire for example, some people will never have to experience the flames because they can learn by listening. Curiosity drives others to get close enough to feel the heat, but wisdom kicks in and they […]
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13
Jul
2022
Experience is the Teacher of Life
25
May
2022
Wisdom is the Discretion of Life
Jesus told a story in Luke, chapter 6. Two men built a house each choosing different foundations. When the storm came, the house on the sand disintegrated. The house on the rock remained. The parable graphically illustrates the difference between wise and foolish choices. Wisdom is the […]
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16
Feb
2022
Wisdom is the Discretion of Life
Jesus told a story in Luke, chapter 6. Two men built a house each choosing different foundations. When the storm came, the house on the sand disintegrated. The house on the rock remained. The parable graphically illustrates the difference between wise and foolish choices. Wisdom is the […]
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15
Dec
2021
Understanding is the Fountain of Life
What is understanding? In Proverbs 16:22, understanding is described as a fountain of life to those who have it. When you understand something, you fully comprehend, perceive, and grasp its meaning until you know that “you know.” Do you remember being in your math class before the […]
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21
Aug
2019
Instruction is the Platform of Life
Instruction is a command or order with directions. Have you ever known people who cannot take instruction? Some people have to attend the “school of hard knocks.” It seems that they always have to learn the hard way. Proverbs 13:13 explains, “He who scorns instruction will pay […]
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17
Oct
2018
The Fear of the Lord is the Beginning of Life
King Solomon, who was considered the wisest man of his day penned these words in Ecclesiastes 12:13-14: “Now all has been heard. Here is the conclusion of the matter. Fear God and keep His commandments for this is the whole duty of man.” To fear the Lord […]
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05
Sep
2018
Experience is the Teacher of Life
Experience has been referred to as “the school of hard knocks.” Take fire for example, some people will never have to experience the flames because they can learn by listening. Curiosity drives others to get close enough to feel the heat, but wisdom kicks in and they […]
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25
Jul
2018
Enterprise is the Entry of Life
Enterprise is an action word. It is that “go ahead and make it happen” quality that causes entrepreneurs to achieve. It is that daring, ambitious, bold initiative that causes us to take a risk and try something untried. It is the aggressiveness that pushes us into an […]
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21
Feb
2018
Conscience is the Monitor of Life
Conscience in an inner monitor that warns, admonishes, or gives advice and instruction by way of reproof or caution. I’m sure you’ve heard the advice, “Let your conscience be your guide.” Vines Expository Dictionary defines conscience as, “The inner faculty by which we apprehend the will of […]
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21
Sep
2014
The Fear of the Lord is the Beginning of Life
King Solomon, who was considered the wisest man of his day penned these words in Ecclesiastes 12:13-14: “Now all has been heard. Here is the conclusion of the matter. Fear God and keep His commandments for this is the whole duty of man.” To fear the Lord […]
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