The Ultimate Sage: Exploring the Wisdom of God. The Sage: A person known for wisdom, understanding and discernment; for developing the practical art of living skillfully; for growing in moral intelligence; for being able to practice the truth in daily life; for expressing astute insight and shrewd street smarts; for applying knowledge to make thoughtful …
The Sage vs. the Fool: Character Traits of the Unwise. The Sage: A person known for wisdom, understanding and discernment; for developing the practical art of living skillfully; for growing in moral intelligence; for being able to practice the truth in daily life; for expressing astute insight and shrewd street smarts; for applying knowledge to make …
The Sage vs. the Fool: On Wisdom as a Tree of Life. “The ways of wisdom are sweet and pleasant, always drawing you into the place of wholeness and peace. Seeking wisdom brings the discovery of untold blessings, for she is a tree of life to those who grasp her. Whoever holds fast to wisdom …
The Sage vs. the Fool: Introduction. “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, and fools despise wisdom and instruction; The reverent worship of the Lord is the foundation of true knowledge, while fools hate wisdom and discipline; How then does someone gain the essence of wisdom? We cross the threshold of genuine …
A Contemporary School in the Wisdom Tradition. “O come, thou Wisdom from on high. Who ord-‘rest all thing mightily. To us the path of knowledge show, and teach us in her ways to go.” (O Come, Emmanuel,” c. 9th century). What with the fast-growing influence of AI and everything technological, could there be a better time …
Pure and Clean: Washing Everything from Head to Toe. “After washing their feet, He put His robe on and returned to His place at the table. ‘Do you understand what I just did?’ Jesus said. ‘You’ve called me your Teacher and Lord, and you’re right, for that’s who I am. So if I’m your Teacher …
Pure and Clean: The Refiner’s Fire. “Behold, I have refined you, but not as silver; I have tried you in the furnace of affliction. For my own sake, for my own sake, I do it… My glory I will not give to another.” (Isaiah 48:10-11). The Bottom Line: Our gracious God uses the refiner’s fire …
Pure and Clean: The Baptismal Waters. “We thank you, Almighty God, for the gift of water. Over it the Holy Spirit moved in the beginning of creation; through it you led the children of Israel out of their bondage to Egypt into the land of promise; in it your Son Jesus received the baptism of …
Pure and Clean: Washed by the Blood. “According to the law of Moses, nearly everything was purified with blood. For without the shedding of blood, there is no forgiveness.” (Hebrews 9:22). There’s Power In The Blood By Lari White Unlikely Cleansing Agent. At first glance, blood is hardly a likely washing detergent to remove stains. Actually, …
Pure and Clean: On Jesus as the Purifying Fire. “I came to send fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled! How I wish my fire were ignited right now!” (Luke 12:49). What kind of fire did Jesus want to spread when He came to earth from the eternal fire in heaven? …
Pure and Clean from the Inside Out. “The Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to His temple, and the Messenger of the Covenant in whom you delight, behold He is coming, says the Lord of Hosts. But who can endure the day of His coming, and who can stand when He appears? For He …
Pure and Clean: Reclothing the Filthy. “Now Joshua the high priest was standing before the Angel of the Lord, clothed with filthy garments. And the Angel said to those attending Him, ‘Remove the filthy garments from him.’ And to Joshua He said, ‘Behold, I have taken your iniquity away from you, and I will clothe …