Category Archives: Guidelines for living

Freedom from a cynical and sarcastic life

Posted on January 15, 2023 by Wisdomforlife

A powerful forgiveness story. Continue reading →

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Is grace transforming? 

Posted on November 30, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Mercy is not effectively received unless it is shown, for God’s mercy transforms. If God’s mercy does not take root in the heart, it is not experienced. Forgiveness not shown is forgiveness not known. Continue reading →

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What does Scripture say about wisdom?

Posted on October 9, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Wisdom based in the fear of God keeps the shrewdness of proverbs from slipping into mere self-interest, the perplexity of Job from mutiny, and the disillusion of Ecclesiastes from final despair. Continue reading →

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Forgiving those who hurt you

Posted on July 3, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Extending forgiveness is far more difficult for those who do not often celebrate their own forgiveness and for those who cannot confess that God is Lord of their circumstances Continue reading →

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Get off the guilt trip

Posted on May 23, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

It’s possible to hurt ourselves and others when we don’t deal constructively with guilt in a grace-based, future-oriented way. Continue reading →

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How does God lead us?

Posted on February 18, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Does God speak directly to us?
Does God use inner promptings?
How do circumstances relate to God’s leading? Continue reading →

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12 Essentials for God’s will

Posted on January 27, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Too often we focus on what God wants us to do when He is much more concerned about who we are… Continue reading →

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The human need for change

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Wisdomforlife

Politics, culture, and the role of law are agents of change but these means offer limited solutions to our problems. We have a deeper need that cannot be addressed through these agents of change.
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Our forgiving God

Posted on August 13, 2016 by Wisdomforlife

Remind yourself often of these truths “If you, O Lord, kept a record of sins, O Lord, who could stand? But with you there is forgiveness.” (Psalm 131:3-4) “The Lord our God is merciful and forgiving, even though we have … Continue reading →

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Why do I feel so torn?

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Wisdomforlife

If you are a teacher in the Church or one who influences other followers of Christ, please make sure they understand the painful reality of the tension they will experience and how torn they will feel because of God’s Spirit living in them. The Christian life is one of tension between the already and the not yet. Continue reading →

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