How is it that we have so many unqualified people offering advice online? They have little knowledge besides their own personal experience, and yet they offer counsel on health concerns, parenting, traveling, financial dealings, farming, and life in general. How did they gain these insights that they call hacks? Can this information be trusted? IContinue reading “Insights?”
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Beginning of Wisdom
Handbook For Life
The Oxford Language Dictionary defines righteous as “morally right, justifiable, virtuous, very good, and excellent.” Most of us would like to live our lives in this way. Even when we are successful in doing so much of the time, we still fail miserably some of the time. However, God has given us the Handbook forContinue reading “Handbook For Life”
Right Living
Experiencial Knowledge
At least for me, knowledge gained by experience is more impactful and has longer term benefits than knowledge learned simply by reading or hearing. Both aspects of knowledge are important, but when I learn through experience I retain the knowledge longer and use this knowledge more in my life. II Peter 1:2-3 says, “May graceContinue reading “Experiencial Knowledge”
Long Days
Some days seem to skip along nicely and end all too quickly. While other days seem to never end and drag on forever. Our days are filled with all kinds of stresses, pressures and distractions. How can we make each day count for something, while not adding additional stress to an already packed calendar? PsalmContinue reading “Long Days”
Sound Advice
Sometimes I amaze myself, but not in a good way. I will take financial advice from a trusted consultant. I will adhere to instructions from trained medical professionals. I will listen to advice from friends on a variety of subjects. But I often ignore the truths and wisdom of God’s Word. How can I beContinue reading “Sound Advice”
Wisdom Versus Strife
Making Each Other Better
I am a somewhat extreme introvert. I expend a lot of energy when I am with people, so much so, that afterwards I am usually exhausted. But if I keep myself away from people I lose out. Then I don’t have the opportunity to learn from their experiences and knowledge and spiritual guidance. Proverbs 27:17Continue reading “Making Each Other Better”
Reluctant Retiree 