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Wisdom Books Part 5 of 5

by Jerry Bangert | Jun 29, 2020

Here concludes our brief overview of the wisdom literature. It is only fitting that we end with a question. For if these books, which are meant to make us wise teach anything, then surely it is that life and God are ultimately a mystery. And mystery is necessary for spiritual health.

Wisdom Books Part 4 of 5

by Jerry Bangert | Jun 22, 2020

Solomon, the wisest of men examines “life under the sun” and deduces, not purpose but vanity and meaninglessness.

Wisdom Books Part 3 of 5

by Jerry Bangert | Jun 15, 2020

Clearly wisdom and knowledge are important to God. However, they can easily be misused for both are seductresses.

Wisdom Books Part 2 of 5

by Jerry Bangert | Jun 8, 2020

Our lives are adding up to something of eternal importance and everything matters. The question then is, am I writing my own story or is it He who writes it?

Wisdom Books Part 1 of 5

by Jerry Bangert | Jun 1, 2020

Pain compels questions and the first question is usually, “What did I do to deserve this?”

Perspective and Reality

by Jim Gustafson | May 18, 2020

God provides us His perception of reality. Changes in circumstances are not my avenue to solutions to problems; rather the battle for perspective rules the day. My battle is not for control of circumstances but with the spiritual, for my mind. The outcome of circumstances belongs to God

7 Minutes With God

by Bob Foster | May 4, 2020

The morning watch sealed the crack. It enshrined a truth so often obscured by the pressure of ceaseless activity that it needs daily rediscovery: To know God, it is necessary to spend consistent time with Him.

The Agency of Coronavirus

by Nigel Pink | Apr 20, 2020

Throughout history, from the shut gates of Eden to the present, there has been disease. Disease literally means discomfiture, and each bacterium and virus, God-made and God-given, is divinely designed to discomfort men and women at ease with themselves.