Category Archives: Cynicism

Why Pray? (10 reasons)

Posted on September 10, 2018 by Wisdomforlife

Why pray? Consider 10 reasons for praying. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian life, Christian worldview, Christianity, Cynicism, Following Christ, Praise, Prayer, Public prayers, Walking with God, Wisdom | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

7 links worth seeing

Posted on April 23, 2016 by Wisdomforlife

US suicide rate increases; Why physics is not a discipline;… Continue reading →

Posted in Atheism, Atheists, attitudes of unity, Biology, Church membership, Cynicism, Links to see, Local Church, Science, Wisdom | Tagged | 1 Comment

Don’t let them drag you down

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

We don’t want to be in the group identified as “grumblers and faultfinders” (Jude 16). Continue reading →

Posted in Antagonists, Bitterness, Church Leadership, Church membership, Complaining, Conflict, Contentment, Cynicism, Difficult people, Gospel-centered, Gratitude, Selfishness, Thankfulness | Tagged , , , , | 3 Comments

Postmodern conversion

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

Humble, loving, truth-telling Christians in communities of mutual affection and honor provided the needed plausibility context for effective witness for Christ. “Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other” (Romans 12:10, NLT). Continue reading →

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God gives grace to the humble

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

If you know someone who has a habit of pointing out the sins of others… Continue reading →

Posted in Cynicism, Humility, Judging others, Legalism, Love, Poor in spirit, Pride | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

Hope for the cynical

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

On a scale with cynicism at one end and sentimental optimism at the other, I have always been much closer to the cynicism pole. Continue reading →

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Mocking the Bible

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

Seven considerations for those who mock the Bible based on strange Old Testament laws. Continue reading →

Posted in Apologetics, Bible, Bible from God, Bibliology, Christian worldview, Cynicism, Ethics, Evil in the world, Fools, God's Will, Law, Legalism, Morality, Old Testament Law, Origin of Bible, Political Correctness, Scripture | 2 Comments

For those who battle discouragement

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

What should we do when maturity gives way to melancholy? Is it possible for restraint to be a cover up for disincentive or loss of motivation and hope? Can a sense of defeat lead to a deflated kind of resignation and then to cynicism and even bitterness? Continue reading →

Posted in Addiction, Alcohol addiction, Comfort, Complaining, Contentment, Cynicism, Depression, Despair, Discouragement, Emotions, Encouragement, Gratitude, Hope?, Loss, Meaning of life, Middle life, Pain, Personal devotions, Praise, Questioning God, Quiet Time, Restoration, Sadness, Spirit filled, Spiritual growth, Spiritual inventory, Spiritual transformation, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

When the facts expose the agenda

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

How do you respond when facts emerge to expose the deception behind agenda-driven news? Please don’t retreat into frustration that leads to inaction and non-participation. I realize that sometimes it’s hard to tell who is being honest. It’s appealing to … Continue reading →

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A discouraged servant of God (action points)

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

He became so despondent that he sat down under a tree and prayed to die. ‘I have had enough, Lord,’ he said. ‘Take my life” (I Kings 19:1-4). Continue reading →

Posted in Anxiety, Attitude, Behavior, Bitterness, Broken Relationships, Change, Counseling, Criticism, Cynicism, Depression, Despair, Discouragement, Elijah, Emotions, Encouragement, Faith, Fear, Humility, Life of a pastor, Loss, Marital Separation, Mind Renewal, Pain, Spiritual Detox, Spiritual growth, Spiritual inventory, Spiritual transformation, Suffering, Suicide, Trials, Walking with God, Wisdom, Worry | 2 Comments