Author Archives: Wisdomforlife

About Wisdomforlife

Just another worker in God's field.

An unnerving but amazing truth

Posted on May 30, 2023 by Wisdomforlife

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Imagine religious leaders who “shut the door of the kingdom of heaven in people’s faces” (Matthew 23:13). Jesus said to such leaders, “You yourselves do not enter, nor will you let those enter who are trying…

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Wealth and honor come from you

Posted on May 27, 2023 by Wisdomforlife

The Psalmist offered needed perspective on wealth and honor, “Yours, O Lord, is the greatness and the powerand the glory and the majesty and the splendor,for everything in heaven and earth is yours.Yours, O Lord, is the kingdom;you are exalted as head over all.Wealth … Continue reading →

Posted in Dying well, Generosity, Giving, Money, Thanksgiving, Wealth | Tagged Generosity, Giving, Honor, Money, Wealth | Leave a comment

Is there a place for cynicism?

Posted on May 26, 2023 by Wisdomforlife

Before allowing cynicism to control us, we should understand what it is and what it can and cannot deliver. Continue reading →

Posted in Antagonists, Belief, Cynicism, Doubt, Unbelief | Tagged Cynical, Cynicism, Doubt, Skeptical | Leave a comment

Victory over bitterness and despair

Posted on May 23, 2023 by Wisdomforlife

Joseph’s story teaches us how to protect our hearts from the poison of bitterness and the prison of despair. Continue reading →

Posted in Bitterness, Despair, feeling hopeless, God's control, God's Heart, God's Love, God's power, God's Will, Hope?, Joseph's story, Mad at God, Questioning God, Seeing God, Seeking God, Walking with God | Tagged bitterness, Despair, Forgiveness, Joseph, life of Joseph, Story of Joseph, Suffering, Trials | Leave a comment

What about Cain?

Posted on May 21, 2023 by Wisdomforlife

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When considering the effects of Adam’s sin on humanity, it seems reasonable to look closely at?the children of Adam. For all that has been written about the fall of humanity, very little is focused on Cain.…

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10 tests for personal inventory

Posted on May 20, 2023 by Wisdomforlife

A question and Scripture are offered with each one for deeper reflection. Continue reading →

Posted in Disciple-making, Discipleship, Maturity, purpose, Spiritual Detox, Spiritual disciplines, Spiritual growth, Spiritual inventory, Spiritual transformation | Tagged evaluating your life, goals, mission of life, Purpose of life, Spiritual inventory | Leave a comment

The life-giving power of God’s Spirit

Posted on May 19, 2023 by Wisdomforlife

We cannot fully appreciate what it means to “walk according to the Spirit” without an adequate understanding of the contrast of “walking according to the flesh.” Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Counselor, Christian life, Christianity, Following Christ, Holy Spirit, In Christ, New Christian, Theology | Tagged Holy Spirit, Life by the spirit, Spirit | Leave a comment

A strange question

Posted on May 17, 2023 by Wisdomforlife

Five reasons people don’t want to be well. Continue reading →

Posted in Addiction, Alcohol addiction, Drug addiction, recovery, Wisdom | Tagged Addiction, John 5, recovery | Leave a comment

A story behind your story

Posted on May 16, 2023 by Wisdomforlife

The way we communicate, resolve conflict, process anger, and many other essential parts of life are shaped by your story. Continue reading →

Posted in 18 Year factor, Abuse, Alcohol addiction, Child Abuse, Childhood trauma, Sexual Abuse | Tagged 18 Year factor, differences in relationships, upbrining, your story | Leave a comment