Tag: wisdom

Danger of Presumption

“Let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall.” 1 Corinthians 10:12 NKJV “Presumption is accepting as fact what may have no basis in truth.” My thoughts today are about the “danger of presumption.” Presumption can be dangerous; I like to think that I am a somewhat intelligent […]

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Working Smarter

“Wisdom is better than strength.” Ecclesiastes 9:16 NIV “Hard work can either produce fruitfulness or frustration.” My thoughts today are about “working smarter.” As a teenager, if I whined about something being hard to do, My Dad, probably like everyone else’s dad, would say to me, “Hard work never hurt […]

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Spiritual Disciplines

“If the axe is dull . . more strength is needed.” Ecclesiastes 10:10 NIV “Spiritual disciplines are not optional, nor can any worthy substitute replace them.” My thoughts today are about “spiritual disciplines.” Working hard is important, very important. Not much at all happens without that to begin with. Without […]

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Life-long Learners

“Come to Me . . let Me teach you.” Matthew 11:28 NLT “Truth is a Person, not an idea; Jesus is Truth!” My thoughts today are about “a life-long learner.” In England when a car has a student driver, it is required to prominently display a large, red L that […]

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A Word That Works

“The Word of our God stands forever.” Isaiah 40:8 NIV “God’s Word works in everyday life, and it will work in yours now and forever.” My thoughts today are about “a word that works.” It is strange how people can have something so incredible and valuable yet treat it as […]

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