Monthly Archives: September 2012

Unlocking the enigma of our existence

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Wisdomforlife

There are surprisingly few places to turn for thoughtful answers to the deeper questions about suffering, life and death. Continue reading →

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Weak, Strong, or Pharisee?

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Wisdomforlife

Discover a key reason for disunity in the church. Continue reading →

Posted in Accountability, Christian life, Church discipline, Church growth, Church Leadership, Church membership, Community, Conflict, Debatable Matters, Difficult people, Discernment, Pastors, Unity, Wisdom | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

Gifts of common grace

Posted on September 29, 2012 by Wisdomforlife

“The Christian psychologist who encourages her non-Christian clients to honor commitments, the Christian literature professor at a secular university who highlights themes in a novel that celebrate faithfulness and telling the truth, the Christian corporate manager who instills the will … Continue reading →

Posted in Creation, God's Patience, God's Heart, Grace, Holistic ministry, Leadership, Missions, Restoration, Social work, Spiritual disciplines, Spiritual inventory, Spiritual transformation | 2 Comments

Living by grace when hurt by others

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Wisdomforlife

Do you struggle to forgive those who hurt you?  Jesus taught that God expects forgiven people to forgive. What Jesus said about refusing to forgive might feel a little disconcerting for those struggling to forgive. Jesus warned that those who … Continue reading →

Posted in Anger, Anxiety, Bitterness, Counseling, Emotions, Forgiveness, Wisdom | 2 Comments

Powerful UN Speech by Prime Minister Netanyahu

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Wisdomforlife

“Today a great battle is being waged against the Modern and the Medieval.”  These are some of the opening words of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when he addressed the United Nations General Assembly today. He gave a compelling speech … Continue reading →

Posted in Israel, Politics | 2 Comments

7 links worth seeing

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Wisdomforlife

Netanyahu to make his case against Iran in speech at UN: “Israel and the U.S. have a common goal to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. The prime minister’s remarks drawing a red line will help that this is attained,” the … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog, Church Leadership, Church membership, Counseling, Facebook, Government, Internet, Links to see, Medicine, Politics, Suffering | Leave a comment

A worker who does not need to be ashamed

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Wisdomforlife

Determination to be diligent students of Scripture with compassion and wisdom must be pursued with deep humility to the glory of God.  Continue reading →

Posted in Accountability, Bibliology, Bloggers, Call to ministry, Church Leadership, Communication, Depravity, Discernment, Elders, Evil in the world, Exegesis, God's Heart, God's Will, Hamartiology, Hermeneutics, Leadership, Life of a pastor, Pastors, Preaching, Wisdom | 1 Comment

Are you a social cannibal?

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Wisdomforlife

Some people enjoy bad news about others. They enjoy bits of gossip and slander. You might want to keep your distance from people like this.  These are people who give you a feeling that they wouldn’t mind hearing a little … Continue reading →

Posted in Antagonists, Bitterness, Church membership, Community, Conflict, Depravity, Envy and Jealousy, Evil in the world, Gossip, Problem of evil, Schadenfreude, Slandered | 7 Comments

Feeling blessed…

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Wisdomforlife

Our two oldest grandchildren, McKenna Faith Griffen and Austin Charles Cornell. Hard to believe they will soon be 10 years old! We now have eight beautiful grandchildren and we feel very blessed! Giving thanks to God for His gifts!  Austin … Continue reading →

Posted in Family life, Personal thoughts | 1 Comment

God’s prescription for great relationships

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Wisdomforlife

“Do everything in love” (I Corinthians 16:14). Everything? These three remain: Faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love (I Corinthians 13:13). Love is the most excellent way (I Corinthians 12:31). Where love is absent, all other gifts and … Continue reading →

Posted in Broken Relationships, Choosing a mate, Dating, Divorce, Divorce and Remarriage, Marital Separation, Marriage, Relationships | Leave a comment