In this age of the transistor, there is a sense in which God may be said to have given us “transistorized wisdom.” The Book of Proverbs contains hundreds of verses that present truth in the smallest ...
The wisdom literature of the OT presents a striking divine tension that reflects the complexities of life under the sun while pointing us to eternal truths.
From a Biblical perspective to me, one of the most potent passages of scripture can be found in Isaiah 33:6. The prophet states, and I quote, “And wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy ...
Few verses are as well-known as Proverbs 3:5-6. Many of us – myself included – have made them our life verses. We meditate on the truths they remind us of and seek to order our lives around their ...
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A reflection on Proverbs 29 showing how its timeless wisdom, centered on righteousness, justice, and seeking God, speaks to today’s lives, choices, and fears.
I once attended a seminar on “vocation” delivered by a Benedictine monk. He recounted how, if someone bounced up to him with a beaming smile and declared, “I am convinced God has called me to be a ...
Last Sunday, we celebrated Pentecost which commemorates the coming of the Holy Spirit. The feast reminds us that God is ever-present in our lives, hopefully informing and inspiring our actions. This ...
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