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Wisdom

Exercising Wisdom When Helping People in Need

By J. V. Fesko / February 26, 2025

In my time as a pastor I regularly encountered people who were in dire straits—unemployed, homeless, struggling with addiction, and the like. We should always seek to help the needy, but we must be wise in how we assist people.

Being on Alert for the Demonic in the Mundane

By J. V. Fesko / October 29, 2024

The Roman gladiatorial games were ordinary, mundane, everyday events; yet, Christians recognized their evil nature. What in our own culture looks ordinary and mundane, yet, at its core, pulsates with the demonic?

Why Wisdom Is Far More Valuable Than Intelligence

By Campbell Markham / October 11, 2024

There is no necessary correlation between intelligence and morality, or intelligence and wise conduct. A person can be a fool with a very high IQ. Here’s why wisdom is far more valuable than intelligence.

Speaking Words of Love, Light, and Life with Each Other

By Campbell Markham / September 20, 2024

When God speaks, light and galaxies and teaming life burst into existence. And our words, like those of our heavenly Father whose image we bear, have power to them—they can do tremendous harm or good.

Wisdom Versus Law—What’s the Difference?

By Daniel Rowlands / April 8, 2024

It may be lawful, but is it wise? What is the difference between law and wisdom in the Bible and how are they related to each other?

3 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Calling a Biblical Counselor

By Joshua Waulk / October 26, 2022

It’s not all that uncommon to read someone’s account of failed biblical counseling efforts. While counselors are, of course, fallible, a counselee needs to have real interest in pursuing gospel-driven, Christ-centered change.

The Secret of Knowing God’s Will

By R. Scott Clark / August 22, 2022

The single most pressing question that I hear is: “How can I know God’s will?” The good news is that the secret of knowing God’s will is right in front of us.

3 Ways the Gospel Brings Harmony to Your Marriage

By Wes Van Fleet / July 30, 2022

We all enter into marriage with a bit of baggage. Yet, when we come to the place where both persons in marriage have their minds and hearts fixed on Christ, something beautiful happens.

Does Increased Access to Knowledge Satisfy More in the Long Run?

By Wes Van Fleet / February 15, 2022

We are a people with more knowledge at our fingertips than any other time in history; yet, we are more depressed than most of our ancestors. Why?