Articles categorized as Mother's Day

Something New Under the Sun: Ancient Wisdom for Contemporary Living – 12. THE VIEW FROM THE PENTHOUSE

12. The View From the Penthouse   I became greater by far than anyone in Jerusalem before me. In all this my wisdom stayed with me.   Ecclesiastes 2:9   Here is his story, briefly told: At age six, his mother threw his birthday cake off the porch. He played the French Horn at age […]

Something New Under the Sun: Ancient Wisdom for Contemporary Living – 17. TEMPORARY ADVANTAGES

17. Temporary Advantages   Then I thought in my heart, “The fate of the fool will over­take me also. What then do I gain by being wise?” I said in my heart, “This too is meaningless.” For the wise man, like the fool, will not be long remembered; in days to come both will be […]

The ABC’s of Wisdom: Building Character with Solomon – Nobility

NOBILITY   The Legacy of a Godly Wife   A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. Proverbs 31:10   The final section of Proverbs is an acrostic, a poem in which each verse begins with a different letter of the Hebrew alphabet. One commentator calls this “an […]

The ABC’s of Wisdom: Building Character with Solomon – Parents

PARENTS   Treat Them with Respect   My son, keep your father’s commands and do not forsake your mother’s teaching. Proverbs 6:20   The eye that mocks a father, that scorns obedience to a moth­er, will be pecked out by the ravens of the valley, will be eaten by the vultures. Proverbs 30:17   The […]

The ABC’s of Wisdom: Building Character with Solomon – Affirmation

AFFIRMATION   Finding Something Good to Say   An anxious heart weighs a man down, but a kind word cheers him up. Proverbs 12:25   Proverbs has much to say about the importance of af­firmation. “The tongue that brings healing is a tree of life” (15:4a). “The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of […]

The ABC’s of Wisdom: Building Character with Solomon – Courage

COURAGE   How to Face Down Your Fears   The wicked man flees though no one pursues, but the righ­teous are as bold as a lion. Proverbs 28:1   The dictionary defines courage this way: The ability to face and deal with a dangerous or difficult situation. There are two parts. First you must face […]

The ABC’s of Wisdom: Building Character with Solomon – Discipline

DISCIPLINE   Spare the Rod and Spoil the Child   He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is careful to discipline him. Proverbs 13:24   Discipline your son, and he will give you peace; he will bring delight to your soul. Proverbs 29:17   Proverbs contains several verses that […]

The ABC’s of Wisdom: Building Character with Solomon – Gentleness

GENTLENESS   Power Under Control   A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1   I have a friend who learned this verse the hard way. Whenever she said something in a harsh tone, her mother made her write this verse fifty times on a sheet of paper. […]

The ABC’s of Wisdom: Building Character with Solomon – Hope

HOPE   Future-Tense Living   Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always be zealous for the fear of the Lord. There is surely a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off. Proverbs 23:17-18   Envy makes sense if this world is all there is; it makes no sense […]

FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions About The Christian Life – Chapter 1

Chapter 1 What is the difference between a real Christian and a religious person?   Let’s begin with a simple question. What percentage of people in America believe in God? You probably won’t be surprised to know that the number is very high. One recent survey puts it at 94 percent.1 That means that almost […]