Category Archives: wisdom

G.K. Chesterton on Thanksgiving

Nothing taken for granted; everything received with gratitude; everything passed on with grace. You say grace before meals. All right. But I say grace before the concert and the opera, and grace before the play and pantomime, and grace before … Continue reading

Posted in wisdom | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Giving thanks for everyday miracles – Martin Luther

Psalm 111 [show]Psalm 111 [111:1](1) Praise the LORD! I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart, in the company of the upright, in the congregation. [2]Great are the works of the LORD, studied by all who delight … Continue reading

Posted in wisdom | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

The Gospel… Old vs. New

Kevin DeYoung has posted a wonderful reflection on the Gospel and how it is so often distorted in our age. DeYoung writes: Paul’s approach with non-Christians in Athens is instructive for us (Acts 17:16-34).  First, Paul is provoked that the … Continue reading

Posted in wisdom | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

A Prayer of Gratitude

From The Valley of Vision: A Collection of Puritan Prayers and Devotions O My God, Thou fairest, greatest, first of all objects, my heart admires, adores, loves thee, for my little vessel is as full as it can be, and … Continue reading

Posted in wisdom | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Reflections on Anger

I have come across two articles on anger that I think are worth your time to read: In his article The Economy of Anger, Mark Galli explores tome of the ways that our current economic crisis is eating away at … Continue reading

Posted in recommended sites, wisdom | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

What is Mercy Anyway?

I have often challenged people to spend time thinking through the relationship between justice and mercy. Tim Lane and Paul Tripp have written an excellent  reflection on the subject which I quote in part below. Please read the entire (brief!)excerpt … Continue reading

Posted in wisdom | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

It is God’s nature to make something out of nothing

Psalm 38:21 [show]Psalm 38:21 [21]Do not forsake me, O LORD! O my God, be not far from me! "Do not forsake me, O Lord! O my God, be not far from me!" "’I am lonely, forsaken by all and despised. … Continue reading

Posted in wisdom | Tagged , | Leave a comment

11 Things Snow Can Tell Us

Johnathon Bowers on 11 things snow can tell us: "Minneapolis is in a deep chill today.  Both of my car doors were frozen shut this morning.  Thankfully, there is a cloak of snow over everything to bring a beauty to … Continue reading

Posted in recommended sites, wisdom | Tagged | Leave a comment

We Press Forward

No man profits from regarding a sore that is not his own; He ought to care for his own, and imitate the wise. No man profits from thinking on his virtues; He rather ought utterly to forget any that have … Continue reading

Posted in wisdom | Tagged | Leave a comment

O Wisdom – December 17th

Rev. William M. Cwirla is writing a daily series based on the O Antiphons. You can read his first reflection on how Christ is Holy Wisdom by clicking  HERE.

Posted in recommended sites, wisdom | Tagged , | Leave a comment

The Birth of Jesus Enables us to Become Citizens of Heaven

I’ve been reading some classic sermons as a part of my Advent devotions. This quote is from a sermon Martin Luther preached on the first chapters of John. In this sermon Luther comments on the significance of the Incarnation by … Continue reading

Posted in wisdom | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Mary Teaches Us to Love and Praise God for Himself Alone

Luke 1:46-48 [show]Luke 1:46-48 [46]And Mary said, "My soul magnifies the Lord, [47]and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, [48]for he has looked on the humble estate of his servant. For behold, from now on all generations will call … Continue reading

Posted in wisdom | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

What Does in Mean to be Created in the Image of God?

I want to encourage you to read a recent opinion piece by Amy Julia Becker  entitled Babies Perfect and Imperfect that was published in the November edition of First Things magazine. Becker challenges us to think about what it means … Continue reading

Posted in recomended article, wisdom | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

How Should Parents Deal With Rebellious Adult Children?

Chris Braun the author of the recently published book Unpacking Forgiveness writes about how to deal with a wayward child: Pray and ask others to pray.  Support your church if it works through church discipline with one of your children.  … Continue reading

Posted in wisdom | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

An Advent Meditation

Christine Sine at Godspace Blog created this Advent Meditation and accompanying video- Enjoy!   In this Advent season we await the coming of Christ Child of promise come, Revealer of God come, Bringer of life come, Come to the beaten … Continue reading

Posted in video, wisdom | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment